What to Do When the Exhaust Pipe Makes a Popping Sound?

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MadisonAnn
07/30/25 7:57am
Here are the solutions for a popping sound in the exhaust pipe: 1. The popping sound in the exhaust pipe is caused by excessive water accumulation in the pipe. The reason for water accumulation is the use of fuel with too much moisture. Replacing it with higher-quality fuel can resolve the issue. 2. A popping sound in the exhaust pipe may be due to excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber. When there is too much carbon buildup in the intake tract, the cross-sectional area of the air passage changes, making it difficult for the car's control unit to precisely regulate the idle air intake. This results in an overly rich or lean air-fuel mixture, leading to a popping sound in the exhaust pipe and engine vibration. Cleaning the throttle body can resolve this issue.
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