If a 2011-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander comes into the shop with a buzz/squeak/rattle complaint, check the exhaust heat shields. If the shields are touching each other, use a screwdriver or other pry tool to pry them apart so that there is about 4mm clearance. If the noise remains, replace the seal ring, springs and bolts. DO NOT replace the center exhaust pipe with catalytic converter until all other potential causes of the noise have been eliminated.
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Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety ofspecialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
