Do you think something is wrong with my car?

[bdsams Veteran]

you should really get it looked at...we can only guess its an exhuast problem possible with a video maybe would make a better guess...look at the actual exhaust coming out of your car is it a blueish gray or anything? or does it smell normal (dont smell to much not exaclty good for you) also anything leaking from your car like oil?

[rvbfan]

Here is a Mp3 of me starting the car

http://mysite.verizon.net/jedixangel22/carstart.mp3

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I ran over a cat once it sounded something like that.

[Wannes]

i didn't listen to it because i am at the office but if you have an exhaust leak you will have to bring your car in to get it replaced. it depends where you got the leak, is it a whole in the end or in the pipe?

we may help you out here but for problems such as this you are better of going to an official service center. we are not professionals and you cannot rely on our help.

[Shibby]

normaly extausts i think are in about 2-3 parts. so it should cost that much if it's just one pipe with a hole. but if its a joint it maybe means 2 new sections.

could be a gasket that gone go to a local garage and ask what they think

[russ0943]

heyyyy...a mechanic is here.... to be honest i couldn't really tell whats wrong from the audio file, it sounded to crappy. Exhaust leak is a good guess if its makin alot of racket. In typical exhaust its gonna be leaking either where the exhaust manifold connects to the engine (most expensive), where it next connects to the tail pipe or catalytic converter, or where it connects to the muffler. Not all cars have 3 or 4 piece exhaust systems but most do. Look at spending max 100 probably.

Also, it could be an actual hole in any of the exhaust parts. Not too expensive unless its in the exhaust manifold which is the cast iron part that connects directly to the block (not likely).

If the leak is in a connection, then you will need to replace a 'donut' gasket that connects the parts more than likely.

[Shibby]

if it's just a joint that leaking, you can temp fix it with some sort of exhaust glue and a coke can. not recommend to use for like a month will last a few days till you can get the car done

[russ0943]

for another temp fix. get under there with a wrench and try to tighten the connection. The bolts are usually a beyotch tho. Get ready for some bloody nuckles. :unsure:

for a hole in the pipe, they sell exhaust tape at autozone i think.