Motor vehicle exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic gas which can cause headache, nausea, dizziness, and general disorientation in humans. Leaks in the system can allow these dangerous exhaust fumes to leak into the passenger area causing discomfort and possible illness to people riding in the vehicle.
The exhaust system also converts pollutants into less harmful by products, reduces the noise of the engine. Finally the exhaust system provides just the right amount of backpressure into the engine to improve its fuel-burning efficiency and increase performance.
Check your exhaust system frequently, if you notice that your car seems to sound different, loud, or suddenly makes a deep rumbling sound when it’s running, this may be a sign of a hole or leak in the exhaust.
Rust, or corrosion can occur when the metal parts of your exhaust system are exposed to moisture from outside elements like rain, or from the water vapors that are created as a natural part of the combustion process.
Understanding how your vehicle’s exhaust system operates and investing in a little preventative maintenance can go a long way toward minimising problems down the road.
Exhaust Components We Can Service or Replace Include
Your exhaust system is more than a muffler. It is a series of pipes that run under your car, connected to your muffler and catalytic converter. All components of the exhaust system are connected with a series of clamps, hangers, flanges, and gaskets.
Exhaust Pipes
Designed specifically for each car model to properly route exhaust to the back of the car.
Exhaust Manifold
Acts like a funnel, collecting exhaust gases from all cylinders and releasing it through a single opening.
Catalytic Converter
Designed to reduce the amount of harmful emissions products by transforming pollutants into less harmful gases.
Muffler
Metal container with holes, baffles, and chambers that muffles exhaust noise.
Resonator
Works with the muffler to reduce noise.
Tail Pipe
Found at the back of the car. The tail pipe is designed to carry exhaust gases away from the vehicle