Is heat shield needed?

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Asked by Emelody Apr 20, 2024 at 09:44 AM about the 2010 Toyota Avalon Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2010 Avalon heat shield was rattling. Mechanic took it off, saying no harm
would happen. He said just do local driving. Now I wonder should I have it
replaced?

4 Answers

40,075

It's there for a reason but if you don't want to replace it shouldn't be a big problem depending on where it is and what it does

157,875

Exactly, it was put there for a reason! Sounds like it's near the gas tank. Looking at a diagram of your exhaust system, you have two mufflers back there. One on each side. Have the heat shield replaced and start going to another mechanic! Jim

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