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Hyundai i30 Exhaust System: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the i30, if diesel, a dealer on a related model dismissed visible soot and exhaust staining three separate times as "within acceptable limits."

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — Rear silencer (aftermarket) Bosal 165-287 / Walker 24045

Accuracy note: Covers the Hyundai i30 (2017-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Exhaust part numbers depend on engine, fuel, emissions standard (Euro 5 / Euro 6) and body — the catalogue listings below are aftermarket references for this generation and are not engine-filtered, so confirm the fit by your VIN or engine code before ordering. Walker 'code letter' values (52, 62, 91 etc.) must match the system fitted. Genuine numbers are only shown where a listing quotes one.
Rear silencer (back box) — aftermarketBosal 165-287; Walker 24045 (650 mm); Polmo 10.41; Vegaz HUS-248; MTS 01.61081 (520 mm); Izawit 32.005
Centre / intermediate silencer — aftermarketMTS 01.54570; Vegaz HUS-192; Polmo 10.13; Izawit 32.007 (2002-2006 years, mismatch)
Front pipe / catalytic converter (DPF on diesels) — aftermarketBosal 090-213 (Euro 5/6); Walker 28205 (295 mm); Vegaz HUK-952 (Euro 6); Vegaz HUK-306 (front, 450 mm); BM Catalysts BM92897H (with FK92897); JMJ 1091620 (400 mm)
Genuine (OE) numbers quotedNone quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine parts against your VIN
Fitment notes1.0 T-GDI, 1.6 CRDi, 2.0 N, hybrids at category level.

A Genuinely Honest, Real Account Worth Knowing About Before Accepting a Dismissive Diagnosis — Hyundai i30 Exhaust System

This is genuinely worth knowing if you're facing a dismissive response to visible evidence of a genuine exhaust or DPF issue: one documented case on a related diesel Hyundai model saw a visibly sooty boot and black-stained exhaust pipes dismissed by the dealer three separate times, each time being told no faults were recorded and the car was within acceptable limits. If you're seeing clear physical evidence of an issue despite a diagnostic scan showing no fault codes, it's genuinely worth pushing back and requesting a more thorough physical inspection.

Worth knowing if your car is a hybrid rather than a diesel: hybrid models on this platform can use a different filter entirely, called a Petrol Particulate Filter, requiring a genuinely different methodology to clear than a diesel DPF light — worth confirming with a dealer specifically which filter type your car has before following generic diesel DPF advice.

It's also worth knowing that hesitation occurring specifically when the engine is warm rather than cold, at a fairly consistent RPM, with the problem easing when the air conditioning is switched on, has been linked to EGR-related issues on related diesel models.

Hyundai i30 Exhaust System: The Part That Announces Its Own Problems

On the Hyundai i30, most faults are things you'd spot visually first, but this one usually announces itself acoustically — a rattle, a drone, a noticeable jump in noise levels. That's actually helpful, since it means you'll likely notice trouble well before it gets serious.

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Before you buy: exhaust configuration differs significantly by engine size, fuel type and whether your car has a particulate filter. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Hyundai i30 Exhaust System: What It Does

Three jobs happen inside the Hyundai i30's exhaust system: routing burnt gases away from the engine, quieting them through the silencer, and treating emissions via a catalytic converter and particulate filter. Petrol and diesel variants often need completely different systems to meet their respective emissions requirements.

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Hyundai i30 Exhaust System: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Exhaust System Guide for warning signs and fault codes to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket brands are worth trusting.

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