How long can you drive on a bent tail pipe?
I was involved in an accident on Sunday where someone tail ended me. I'm waiting for her insurance to get stuff together to get the vehicle fixed. Not too much damage was involved since I drive a large SUV and her a small Ford sedan but she did bend my tail pipe quite a bit. It was completly bent but my dad and husband got it to a 60 degree angle. They said it would be ok for short term not long term. I'm not versed in cars but my mother wants me to come up north and visit her for the weekend she lives about 3 1/2 hrs north. Will my vehicle be ok for the trip or should I wait for the insurance company to arrange for repairs?
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You could run into overheating of the engine and bad fuel mileage if the exhaust is not able to free flow. Have it cut off where it is bent and note it for the insurance company, there not that blind and it is a easy cure for you.
Restricting the exhaust flow can be dangerous. Carbon monoxide could back up into your vehicle.
Get it fixed now and save the bill for the adjuster.
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