1998 Audi A6 Muffler? HELP

1998 AUDI A6
98,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MITZ45678
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I hit a trash bag driving last night and immediately there was a putting sound that came whenever I hit the gas pedal. Is it the muffler and if so how did a trash bag trigger that? HELP!!
Jun 17, 2008 at 11:31 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Mitz45678,

The trash bag could have stuck to the exhaust due to the heat and when you accelerate, it is flapping hard causing the noise.

Check if the trash bag is still stuck to the exhaust.
Jun 29, 2008 at 9:02 AM
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