Exhaust – How to Know if your Car’s Exhaust System Needs Replacing
Most people assume that your cars exhaust system does nothing more than release the wastes from their car, while that is part of the picture it is not all of it. The exhaust system does remove the wastes from your car’s engine making it run more efficiently and get better gas mileage, as well as filtering and treating the waste so that is as harmless to the environment as possible. When your exhaust system goes bad, it can cause air leaks that will cause your engine not to run as efficient as possible as well as dumping more pollution into the air than is necessary.
Replacing your exhaust when it is worn out can also be a safety issue, it takes a hole of 50c in your exhaust system to put you to sleep because of the fumes, and noise can be distracting to you as you are driving. Between the two this can spell disaster so be sure to keep your exhaust system to date and in good repair.
Because holes in your exhaust system can also cause you to lose gas mileage and cause your engine to run poorly you should inspect your exhaust every so often to make sure that there are no holes or pieces that are loose that can cause this to occur. If you do not know what to look for or are less than excited about crawling underneath your car, you can take your car to a professional to have this done.
These days exhaust systems are made from stainless steel parts to keep them from rusting like they used to do, but this does not mean that an exhaust system is not subject to age and wear and tear so it will still need to be inspected and replaced from time to time to make sure that your car runs at its optimum.
Some of the symptoms of an exhaust system that may indicate that it is time to replace it include if your car sounds too loud, or makes noises that you had not heard for before. A hissing may indicate that your tail pipe needs replacing and an excessively noisy exhaust system indicates that possibility that there may be holes in your pipes, catalytic converter or your muffler. If your engine over heats or lacks power you may have a damaged muffler or tailpipe that is causing too much back pressure on the engine.
A new muffler is not something the average person can replace, since some parts may need to be welded and other bent this is the job of an automotive repair shop where they have all the special tools required to put a new exhaust system in. They can also make sure that your exhaust system is put together right so that there is no risk of leaks that could make you sick or ultimately cause you to have an accident.
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