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Exhaust System, Checking For Leaks






Exhaust System, Checking for Leaks

Sequence

- Start the engine and let it run in idle.

- Seal the tailpipes, for example, with a cloth or plug, for the duration of the leak test.

- Check the connections in the exhaust system for leaks by listening.

- Repair any detected leaks.