How To Know If Your Exhaust Is Faulty

A working car exhaust reduces emissions, improves fuel economy, reduces engine noise and is central to a car’s performance. The functionality of a vehicle’s exhaust system is also crucial from a safety standpoint. Some of the main indicators that your car’s exhaust requires repairs include unusual noises from the engine or dizziness and headaches whilst driving. A failed emissions test during car servicing also means that your car will require exhaust repair or replacement.

Whilst some issues with exhausts such as cracks can be easily identified, other issues can be harder to diagnose so booking in a service with a vehicle technician is an important step to getting issues with your exhaust system diagnosed and resolved. Read more for some further information on exhaust servicing and repairs.

Different Parts Of An Exhaust System

The main components of a car’s exhaust system are the catalytic converter, the manifold and the muffler with each part serving an important purpose. A catalytic converter is crucial to reducing harmful emissions by converting harmful gases passing into the catalyst into safe gases. An exhaust muffler reduces engine noise from valves and pistons. The muffler installed in an exhaust system by a manufacturer ensures that the vehicle meets regulatory requirements for vehicle noise. The exhaust manifold efficiently takes gases from the engine to a car’s exhaust.

Common Issues

There is a range of common issues that can result from damage to the underside of a vehicle. These are often the most easily identifiable exhaust problems. Whether there is a crack in the exhaust pipe or the exhaust is not securely connected to the vehicle it is crucial to get any issues resolved as quickly as possible before they become more serious. Issues with rust should also be addressed when they are identified for the same reason.

Other issues with your car’s exhaust may not be as visibly obvious but can lead to a range of problems. One common sign is an increase in engine noise. If the exhaust manifold is damaged then the noise from the engine may not be muffled properly. Damage to the manifold requires immediate attention as leaks in this component can lead to harmful gases entering the interior of a car.

A broken catalytic converter can be identified in an emissions test during a car service. To ensure that your vehicle is in good working condition it is important to regularly schedule car services. This ensures that if there are any issues with a vehicle they will be efficiently identified and repaired cost-effectively before they become more complex.



Book In A Service With Acorn Tyres In Aylesbury

If you are concerned about issues with your car’s exhaust it is important that you get it resolved as soon as possible. Our experienced vehicle technicians at Acorn Tyres can diagnose and repair a wide range of issues with vehicles. For a free quote for exhaust fitting, repairs and replacements get in touch today by calling 01296 612 075.