Started her up today and have a terrible sound coming from beneath the car...Need to diagnose potential causes but can't get her to the shop today and need to drive it down to Baltimore (1.5 hours each way) on Sunday...Can anyone determine what might be causing this sound?

Thank You


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Good luck!

 

Sounds as if the exhaust might be lose and banging around...but the car is stationary.

 

Anyone? Buehler? Really nervous to go anywhere but I have commitments I can't miss...

 

bump...thx

 

that is a scary noise... it could be the core inside of your cat has broken loose? anyone else? good luck man!

 

Sounds like your cat has been deteriorated. You can find out by lifting the car up and lightly tap it will a rubber hammer and you will hear it.

 

Probably a dumb question...But can I drive around like this without risking serious further damage if it is indeed deteriorated? I have no other choice for this weekend unless I rent a car...

 

Have you jacked the car up and tried to isolate the problem??

 

I agree with them sounds like the cat is broken up inside. yes you can drive like that just be prepared for lower mpg and more emissions (assuming that is the problem) if its mechanical damage no i wouldnt drive it. jack the car up and while the exhaust is cool bang on the converter with your hand if you don't have a rubber hammer and see if you hear it making noise to confirm.