INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Exhaust Leakage: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Start the engine. Have an assistant stay in the driver's seat. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Have the assistant rev the engine while searching for exhaust leaks.
Q: Is the exhaust leaking?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO: The procedure is complete.
- STEP 2. Check the gasket for cracks, damage.
Q: Is the gasket damaged?
YES : Replace the gasket, then go Step 1.
NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check for loosening in each coupling section.
Q: Is there any loosening in each section?
YES : Tighten, then go to Step 1.
NO: There is no action to be taken.