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Your flex pipe should last 200,000 miles. If you're in the Mid-West where salt is used heavily on the roads, or near the ocean, you could be replacing your flexpipe and/or entire exhaust within 5 years of owning the car.
- How do I know if my flex pipe is bad?
- How much does it cost to replace flex pipe?
- Is flexible exhaust pipe any good?
- How long does exhaust pipe last?
- Can I replace flex pipe with straight pipe?
- How long does it take to weld a flex pipe?
- How hot does a flex pipe get?
- Can you use flex pipe for exhaust?
- Does flex pipe bend?
- Can a flex pipe cause check engine light?
- What does a broken flex pipe sound like?
How do I know if my flex pipe is bad?
Your engine will sound louder than normal because the sounds produced by its operation escape through the cracked pipe. A bad pipe may also make hissing or tapping sounds that become louder when you step on the gas pedal. Severe cracks can leave the flex pipe hanging from underneath your vehicle.
How much does it cost to replace flex pipe?
The average cost of replacing the flex pipe is $1325 in which the pipe cost of $317, along with other factors like labor cost and many more. For high-quality spare parts, the total cost of repairing is $1405.
Is flexible exhaust pipe any good?
they don't flow aswell as a normal pipe but better than a cracked manifold. When i worked in the exhaust industry we used them on most the exhausts we made for the likes of Aston Martin etc. so well worth it.
How long does exhaust pipe last?
An exhaust pipe should last between 10-15 years. If it is a cheap, aftermarket exhaust pipe, it will last between 2-5 years. This article will discuss how long an exhaust pipe should last, how to tell if your exhaust pipe is bad, and when to replace it.
Can I replace flex pipe with straight pipe?
No, never replace a flex pipe with a solid pipe. The reason some cars have a flex pipe and others don't comes down to the material used to make the exhaust and engine position and vibration from the engine.
How long does it take to weld a flex pipe?
It takes as long as it takes. The actual welding process takes about 20 minutes under ideal conditions. When welding on an old exhaust system, conditions are rarely ideal.
How hot does a flex pipe get?
The average temperature of an exhaust pipe is between 400 and 500 degrees. Depending on how long you are driving. The temperature can be as low as 300 degrees or as high as 1000 degrees. The heat from the engine is removed by the exhaust system and muffler.
Can you use flex pipe for exhaust?
Flex pipes allow the engine to move and not crack or rupture what would otherwise be an inflexible metal exhaust pipe. Flex pipes are typically found where the exhaust manifold meets the downpipe or mid-section of an exhaust, which is closer to the engine than to the exit tailpipe.
Does flex pipe bend?
To answer my own question, while flexpipe does flex, it is not meant to be flexed more than a very minimal amount, enough to compensate for any vibrations in the exhaust system.
Can a flex pipe cause check engine light?
The flex pipe is a common repair. As long as the Check Engine Light is not flashing, it's ok to drive. ...
What does a broken flex pipe sound like?
If there's a crack in your flex pipe, it will cause an excessively noisy engine. Your pipe might be producing a hissing or tapping sound that can get louder when the generator speed is increased.
