Muffler & Exhaust

By Lindsay Parker

I've had road trips start out fun but out of now where my car started making a loud obnoxious noise. The noise was so loud I could barely hear anyone talk. I soon learned that it was important to keep my eye on my muffler and exhaust.

Mufflers make it more enjoyable to drive by reducing engine and exhaust noise. If you can suddenly hear the noise of your engine you might have to have your exhaust system checked out. Your muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe and isn't just in charge of reducing sound but it is also key in keeping deadly gasses out of your car.

If you think that you might have a broken muffler, don't wait too long to get it checked out. Exhaust can enter the car when your muffler is broken. It is important that this isn't put off.

If your car is loud but you find out that your exhaust system isn't broken, you might just want to look into getting a new muffler anyway. One that will filter out the noise better. A great muffler can make all the difference.

You can also get a hole in your muffler that will cause the same loud noise. This can be fixed with a patch if it isn't too big.

Cars that are left in garages for long periods of time can experience major problems with corroding and other muffler problems. Many times when you start driving them again you will have problems with your exhaust and muffler that can result in having to buy another muffler or have other work done on the exhaust.

Loud engine noise can be a sign that you need some exhaust work done but if you don't hear anything don't assume that everything is okay. It is smart to be checking your exhaust every time you change your oil. Leaks shouldn't be ignored because carbon monoxide can enter the passenger compartment.

Those that live in snowy areas often have to get more exhaust and muffler work done. The cold weather leaves condensation in the exhaust, but the exhaust never gets warm enough to evaporate anything. It can then cause exhaust corroding. - 21392

About the Author:

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