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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / February 2007

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1991 240 Volvo exhaust leak...

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Your name - 18 Feb 2007 20:50 GMT
Hi,

My 1991 Volvo 240 has a exhaust leak between the first and second muffler,
right where the first muffler attaches to the pipe that eventually goes to
the second muffler. I am assuming this leak relieves some back pressure in
the exhaust system. Could this leak (loss of back pressure) make the O2
sensor work improperly or have any other effect on my car. Like can it can
it cause a loss of MPG/Power due to improperly interpreted parameters the
computer system is recieving, or any other problems?

Thanks
Jamie - 19 Feb 2007 16:32 GMT
My understanding is that input=output, and an exhaust leak should not
change anything on the air intake side. An obstruction in the exhaust,
however, might limit the air coming in and reduce performance. A leak
in the exhaust is just increased pollution and a danger of fumes
getting in the cab but should do nothing to the electronics or engine
performance.

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