Muffler

In Spanish the standard term is Silenciador, and in Brazil Silencioso / Escapamento. Depending on the country it is also called Mofle, Escape, Silencioso or Escapamento.

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Exhaust & emissions · Sheet 51 / 111

Muffler

Spanish: Silenciador · Portuguese: Silencioso / Escapamento
5 different names
Mexico
Mofle/Escape
Central America
Mofle
Panama
Mofle / Silenciador
Colombia
Silenciador
Venezuela
Silenciador
Ecuador
Silenciador
Peru
Silenciador
Bolivia
Silenciador
Argentina
Silenciador
Chile
Silenciador
Uruguay
Silenciador
Spain
Silenciador
Brazil
Silencioso / Escapamento
What it does

Reduce el ruido de los gases de escape.

When to replace it

Ruido fuerte, óxido perforado, olor a escape en la cabina.

Technical sheet available in Spanish only for now.

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