Posted on 3/28/2025
If your car smells like exhaust inside the cabin or you’ve been feeling dizzy, tired, or nauseous after driving, don’t ignore it—a leaking exhaust can absolutely make you sick. Exhaust fumes contain gases like carbon monoxide that are dangerous to breathe, especially in enclosed spaces like your vehicle. Even small exhaust leaks can lead to big problems if they allow fumes to enter the cabin. It’s not just about noise or emissions—it’s a real safety issue that needs immediate attention. How Exhaust Leaks Let Fumes Inside the Car Your exhaust system is designed to move harmful gases away from the engine and out the back of the vehicle. It’s made up of several parts, including the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, muffler, and piping that routes everything underneath the car. If there’s a crack, hole, or loose connection anywhere in that system—especially before the muffler or near the firewall—those ga ... read more