1996 Mitsubishi Galant Exhaust Leak?

1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT
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STEFFYLEE622
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1996 Mitsubishi Galant 4 cyl Automatic 145000 miles
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I think I have an exhaust leak. Within the past week, my car has been drinkin gas because I have to pratically floor it to get it to accelerate at all. How do I know for sure if it is an exhaust leak and what do I need to do to fix it?
Jun 8, 2008 at 8:36 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Is it louder than usual? You may have other problems..is the check engine light on? or flashing?
Jun 8, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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STEFFYLEE622
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There aren't really any loud noises. And my engine light isn't on. The only thing I've noticed is that when I try to accelerate, I have to almost floor it and the needle barely creeps up.
Jun 8, 2008 at 9:01 AM
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Have the timing checked, the belt may have slipped a tooth...compression test too!
Jun 8, 2008 at 9:12 AM