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Product Information

An exhaust system hanger secures the exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other components to the underside of the vehicle, ensuring the system remains properly aligned and prevents excessive movement or vibrations. The hangers are typically made of rubber or rubberized metal components, which provide flexibility and dampen the vibrations from the engine and exhaust system.

• Excessive Vibration or Noise: A broken or damaged hanger may allow the exhaust system to move excessively, resulting in vibrations that can be felt inside the car, particularly from the floorboard or seats. You might hear clunking or rattling noises, especially when accelerating, going over bumps, or driving on rough roads.
• Exhaust Pipe Misalignment: The exhaust components may shift or misalign, which can affect the performance of the system and lead to damage over time.
• Increased Engine Noise: A loose exhaust system might allow for an increase in engine noise, especially if the muffler is not properly supported or the system becomes unbalanced

About Genuine BMW

The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine BMW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a BMW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.