EXHAUST AND MUFFLER REPAIR
Rockville Exhaust and Muffler Repair Shop
In some ways, your car’s exhaust system works like a chimney on a house, directing the byproducts from burning fuel away from the people inside. A car’s exhaust system routes waste gases from the engine to the rear of the car, where they are released into the atmosphere. Exhaust gases contain dangerous substances (such as carbon monoxide) and can be hazardous if allowed to flow into your vehicle’s cab.
Your Car's Exhaust System Includes
- One or more mufflers
- One or more oxygen(O2)sensors
- One or more catalytic converters
- Exhaust pipe
- Tail pipe
Key components of your exhaust system include:
Have you noticed the need to press longer and harder on your brakes to come to stop lately? If so, then it’s time to have your brakes inspected. Any failure in the brake system can increase your braking distance and the results can be disastrous and lead to severe injuries.
Many factors can contribute to wear and tear of your brake system, so it is a good idea to have them checked every 60,000 miles, or more often if you travel long distances regularly.
The fact is, brakes often go unnoticed, so we realize that it’s easy to fall into the ‘out of sight, out of mind’ trap. Some warning signs that you may need brake repair are:
Exhaust Pipes
Designed specifically for each model, this pipe is used to properly route exhaust to the back of the vehicle.
Exhaust Manifold
Acting like a funnel, the exhaust manifold collects the gases from all cylinders and releases them through a single opening. Some engines have two exhaust manifolds.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter reduces harmful emissions and transforms pollutants into water vapor and other less harmful gases.
Muffler
The muffler is a metal container with holes, baffles, and chambers that reduces exhaust noise.
Resonator
The resonator works with the muffler to reduce noise.
Tail Pipe
Found at the back of the car, the tail pipe carries exhaust gases away from the vehicle.