A leaking exhaust system can:

The exhaust system helps remove toxic gases, reduce the noise, and cool the hot gases coming from a running engine. Fumes from a leaky exhaust system can cause death in a very short time. They can also make you drowsy while driving.

• Cause excessive oil use.
• Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.
• Make you drowsy while driving.
• Set grass fires on country roads.