Complete Car Maintenance: Muffler

The muffler is the exhaust system component principally responsible for reducing the sounds made by the engine. Mufflers and other exhaust system components are often replaced together because of the worn condition of all the components or because sections are welded together.

Maintenance and Care:

A louder than normal sound from the exhaust or exhaust coming from an unusual place in your vehicle are warning signs of potential exhaust leaks, including odorless carbon monoxide, which poses a serious health hazard. If you suspect any problems with your exhaust system have it checked immediately. Your vehicle’s exhaust system should be inspected periodically in any case to maintain your car’s safety. Bring your vehicle to the experts at AAMCO.

Complete Car Maintenance: Exhaust Manifold

The muffler is the exhaust system component principally responsible for reducing the sounds made by the engine. Mufflers and other exhaust system components are often replaced together because of the worn condition of all the components or because sections are welded together.

Maintenance and Care:

Exhaust manifolds should be checked periodically to make sure mounts are secure and no cracks have developed. Exhaust pipes and the vehicle’s entire exhaust system should be inspected periodically to maintain your car’s safety. Bring your vehicle to the experts at AAMCO.

Complete Car Maintenance: Exhaust Pipes

The exhaust manifold is responsible for routing the exhaust gases out of the engine cylinder to the exhaust system. Several exhaust pipes also route the exhaust away from the engine, into the catalytic converter, the muffler, and then out through the tail pipe. Exhaust pipes and other exhaust system components are often replaced together because of the worn condition of all the components or because sections are welded together.

Maintenance and Care:

Exhaust manifolds should be checked periodically to make sure mounts are secure and no cracks have developed. Exhaust pipes and the vehicle’s entire exhaust system should be inspected periodically to maintain your car’s safety. Bring your vehicle to the experts at AAMCO.

Complete Car Maintenance: Catalytic Converter

The purpose of the exhaust system is to reduce the sounds made by the engine, reduce the temperature of the exhaust, and to control the emissions from the vehicle. The catalytic converter takes the gases created by the combustion of the fuel and turns the gases into more harmless emissions that do much less damage to the environment. Today’s cars often have more than one catalytic converter.

Maintenance and Care:

The useful life of a catalytic converter depends principally on proper maintenance of the vehicle. If your vehicle runs rough, there is smoke coming from the tailpipe, or the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT appears on the instrument panel, have your vehicle checked immediately in order to avoid potential expensive damage to the catalytic converter. Have your vehicle’s exhaust system inspected periodically to maintain your car’s safety. Bring your vehicle to the experts at AAMCO.