# How To Measure Exhaust Back Pressure (And What Should The PSI Be?)

> You roll up to a stop sign and your chest tightens with dread. Whenever you accelerate, your engine sputters, backfires, and in general sounds horrible. Plus your car smells awful.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1860226/exhaust-back-pressure-gauge-how-measured-psi/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=682ccb1d10d2ef82d7e3472d)
- **Published:** 2025-05-20
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #exhaust #measure #pressure #accelerate #awful #backfires #chest #dread
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