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. |
Exhaust pipes:
Designed specifically for each car model to properly route exhaust to the back of the car
Exhaust manifold:
(Some engines have two), acts like a funnel, collecting exhaust gases from all cylinders
and releasing it through a single opening.
Catalytic converter:
designed to reduce the amount of harmful emissions products by transforming pollutants
into water vapor and less harmful gases.
Muffler:
A metal container with holes, baffles and chambers that muffles exhaust noise.
Resonator:
which works with the muffler to reduce noise.
Tail pipe:
(Found at the back of the car), is designed to carry exhaust gases away from the vehicle.
All components of the exhaust system are connected with a series of clamps, hangers,
flanges and gaskets. |
