'Throaty' Engine Noise / Sounds like exhaust has blown

[nealcraig]

Megane 2004 1.6 CC. 38,000 miles.

The engine noise from my megane has become very load and 'throaty' recently.

It sounded like it was a hole in the exhaust, however that's been checked out and the exhaust is fine.

I put it in for a diagnostic check (not at a Renault Dealer), and no problems were found.

My mpg has also dropped from around 40 to 32.

Can anyone help please?

[john m]

check your air filter and housing are all on right

[walibe]

One of the sensors in the engine bay probably needs cleaning. I can't remember what its called right now (havn't slept in three days lol) but its on the top side of the engine.

[silencer51]

The symptoms you describe indicate a problem with the engine's air intake system. Probably a pipe has come loose or ruptured, allowing more air in, thus messing up fuel management and fuel consumption...

[keeforelli]

hi nealcraig



just had mine serviced and i think it sounds exactly the same....i quite like it..but sure its not exactly the way its supposed to be


did you sort yours?

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