Exhaust System Service:

The exhaust system is one of the least complex parts of a vehicle; consisting mostly of metal pipes that run from the engine to rear of the vehicle. But at the same time, it has huge importance since its main function is to take all the harmful toxic gasses from the engine combustion chamber and convert them into mostly harmless gasses that are less damaging to the environment.

The other big role of the exhaust/emission system is to deaden the sound made by the internal combustion engine, reduce the temperature of the exhaust, and control the emissions that come out of your vehicle. Vehicles create harmful gases during the combustion of fuel. The catalytic converter in the exhaust system turns these gases into mostly harmless ones that do much less damage to the environment. Some of the harmful gases that the exhaust system controls are Hydrocarbons (unburned), Carbon Dioxide, Sulfer Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Phosphorus, Lead, and other metals.

Our exhaust system services cover all of the components listed below. If you suspect a problem with your muffler or exhaust system, or are looking for options to upgrade to a performance exhaust system, let us help.

We can help keep the exhaust system of your vehicle running quietly and cleanly.

The Exhaust System:

Exhaust Manifold
The exhaust manifold flange conducts gases from the combustion chambers of the engine to the exhaust pipe. It is usually constructed of cast iron and smooth curves to improve the flow of exhaust.

Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter reduces harmful emissions from engine exhaust. It uses a combination of heat and metals that act as catalysts. A catalyst is a metal (or chemical) that causes other chemicals to go through a reaction without being affected itself. The inside of the catalytic converter consists of metals like aluminum oxide, platinum palladium. These metals cause the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons to react and produce water vapor and carbon dioxide which are much less harmful to the atmosphere.

Resonator
The muffler alone cannot always quiet all the engine noise. Many exhaust systems also include a resonator which is like a mini muffler. They are usually straight pipes filled with sound muffling materials. The resonator can be either before or after the muffler in the exhaust system.

Exhaust Pipe
Exhaust pipe connects all the other parts of the exhaust system.

Muffler
The muffler quiets the noise of the engine. There are two kinds of mufflers. One uses baffled chambers to reduce noise. As sound waves move through this type of muffler, they bounce off the baffles and expend their energy inside the muffler, losing force and volume. The other type forces the exhaust straight through a perforated pipe that contains metal, fiberglass, or some other kind of sound-absorbing material. This muffler is designed to reduce back pressure (exhaust going back up the pipes) and consequently makes a little more noise.

Tail Pipe
The tail pipe comes out of the muffler, past the rear bumper of the vehicle, directing exhaust gases away from the vehicle. On many newer cars it also serves as a decorative function and is tipped in chrome.