Exhaust System
Without a proper exhaust system, your car (and yourself) could be drowned in some harmful gases. Read More >
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Why does your car need an exhaust system?
Your car's exhaust system has three main functions: gets rid of poisonous exhaust gases from the engine by expelling through the pipe at the rear of the vehicle, quiets down the engine sounds, and converts unspent fuel into spent fuel.
It's important that your car's exhaust system moves the potentially harmful emissions as far from the engine and passengers of the vehicle. Many of the fumes produced by the engine are quite harmful an can cause blurring of vision, lightheadedness, and in extreme cases, even death.
What are the parts of an exhaust system?
Depending on the exhaust system design, the exhaust gas may flow through is comprised of cylinder head and exhaust manifold, turbo charger, catalytic converter, muffler or silencer and exhaust pipe.
The exhaust manifold restricts the flow of exhaust gas. It has several holes, which converge into a common chamber to route all the gases. The turbo charger increases the engine power. The catalytic converter's main job is convert unused fuel into completely spent fuel. They also help in reducing the noise that your engine creates. The muffler's main function is to reduce the noise.
The exhaust pipe, which is the visible part of your vehicle and vents to open air, is used to guide the exhaust gases away from your vehicle's engine. This pipe is especially designed to carry any toxic away.
Where to get an exhaust system?
You can go and visit the nearest muffler service centres nearest your area for exhaust system assessment and purchase.