Exhaust Repair
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EXHAUST REPAIR IN ROTHERHAM
Your car’s exhaust system is more than just a metal pipe. It is a major factor in your car’s performance. Keeping your exhaust system in good working order can do a lot for your car and of course, the environment. As gases are created when your car’s fuel and air burn inside the combustion chamber, harmful fumes are emitted as part of its normal operation. To keep you safe, the exhaust system carries those fumes away from the car. While you may only see the tailpipe on your car from the outside, there is a lot more to your exhaust system. Failure to properly maintain this vital component of your car can negatively impact its performance. The parts are:
Exhaust Manifold – This attaches to the cylinder head and takes each cylinder’s exhaust and combines it into a single pipe.
Oxygen Sensor – A modern, fuel-injected car will have an oxygen sensor to measure how much oxygen is inside the exhaust. This allows the car’s computer to add or subtract fuel to obtain the correct mixture for maximum mileage.
Catalytic Converter – This muffler-like component is what converts harmful carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons into water vapours and carbon dioxide. It may also reduce harmful nitrogen oxides and is mounted between your muffler and the exhaust manifold.
Muffler – A muffler quietens the exhaust to acceptable noise levels and absorbs sound energy.
Exhaust Pipe – This is what carries the gas out through your tailpipe. It is typically made of steel or stainless steel, though newer models may utilize aluminized steel for corrosion resistance.
POPULAR QUESTIONS
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How do I know my exhaust may need repairing?
You may need an exhaust repair if your engine is louder than normal, there is smoke coming out of the exhaust, or if the exhaust is rattling. You may also notice you are spending more on fuel due to a damaged exhaust system.
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Can a damaged exhaust system cause a fire?
When mufflers wear out, it typically is a sign that other exhaust system repairs are needed as well. An exhaust leak is close to the floorboards of the vehicle and the heat that results from the hot exhaust gas start a fire between the interior carpet of the car and the body panels. If by chance the vehicle also has a fuel leak, the hot exhaust can also act as an ignition agent and cause a fire as well.
In situations where the exhaust system is leaking at the exhaust manifold in the engine compartment, a fire can start in the wiring and cause a fire under the hood. Have your vehicle's exhaust system and muffler inspected regularly for signs of wear and damage to help reduce your chances of a car fire. -
What are exhaust emissions?
Exhaust emissions are a mix of different gases and particles emitted by vehicles when the engine is running. These emissions can reduce the quality of the air around us, particularly in big cities that are congested with cars.
It’s widely believed that the combination of exhaust fumes and other particulates released into the atmosphere are a major factor of global warming. While emissions include harmless chemicals such as oxygen, nitrogen and water, they can also include more dangerous pollutants. CO2 is the one we’ve all heard of, but there are other less well-known substances coming from our cars that can be damaging.
WHY CHOOSE US
There are many independant garages out there to choose from and the choosing the right one can be difficult. A few key points to assure you in booking with us:
- We have been established for over 20 years
- Experienced mechanics who get the job done right, the first time.
- We focus on customer satisfaction and achieving customer loyalty, therefore we NEVER try to make you part with money where we can save you money.
- We are friendly, easy to talk to and don't shy away from explaining anything to our customers.
- We are the First Choice for many Sheffield & Rotherham taxi drivers.