Did your car or truck get louder than usual recently? One cause for that could be a small exhaust leak. The exhaust pipes get hot, so checking under a running car for leaks seems like a bad idea. In this video, Sue shows you how to find leaks in your exhaust system with basic household items like soapy water and a vacuum cleaner! Check out the video to learn an easy diagnostic you can do yourself in your driveway!
0:00 Car or Truck Louder than Usual? How to Quickly Detect an Exhaust Leak with Common Household Items
0:42 The flex pipe is one exhaust part prone to leaking
1:23 Soapy water in a spray bottle is a helpful household item
1:56 A shop vacuum in reverse can pressurize the exhaust piping
2:40 Spray soapy water over the exhaust system. Leaks will form bubbles
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