Exhaust Systems
| Your exhaust system is more than a muffler, it is a series of pipes that run under your car, connected with your muffler and your catalytic converter. The main function of your exhaust system is to control noise and to funnel exhaust fumes away from passengers. In some ways, a car's exhaust system works like a chimney on your 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 discharged into the atmosphere. Exhaust gases contain dangerous substances such as carbon monoxide, which can be hazardous if allowed to flow into the passenger housing of the car. The exhaust system also converts pollutants into less harmful byproducts, reduces the noise of the engine, and directs exhaust gases so they can be used to heat air and fuel before they go into the engine's cylinders to be burned. Finally, the exhaust system provides just the right amount of back pressure into the engine to improve its fuel-burning efficiency and increase performance. Key components of your exhaust system include: |
All components of the exhaust system are connected with a series of clamps, hangers, flanges and gaskets. |
Services Offered at Golden Valley Tire
Our ASE certified technicians can perform all types of exhaust related services, including the following:
- Exhaust pipe and muffler replacement
- Exhaust system repairs (gaskets, minor welding, etc.)
- Catalytic converter replacement
- Exhaust manifold replacement
Call us today to check out any exhaust problems or questions you may have!