How Your Exhaust System afffects or Vehicle's Performance
submitted: May 16th 2008 |
by: RobertC.Beiro |
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A Car is made up of many different parts and systems that work together to make it run efficiently. The exhaust system is integral to a car's performance and efficiency, but is often neglected.
You are probably one of the many that think this system only takes care of channelling out the gaseous waste from the engine. While this is true, however, bear in mind that the way it does this is crucial to your driving satisfaction.
How does a healthy Exhaust System affect your car, truck, van or SUV's performance?
First of all, lets look at the different parts that make up a complete exhaust system: These are the Muffler, exhaust pipe, catalytic converter and exhaust manifold. Each of these parts has an important function.
There are many harmful fumes and gases that are left over from the combustion of the the fuel and air mix when the engine is running. Some of thes gases include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons (unburned), sulfur dioxide, lead and nitrogen oxides. A healthy exhaust system will channel these fumes away from the engine properly.
Those gases are harmful to the environment and to us humans so they must be cleaned before they are sent out of the vehicle. With this essential task of the exhaust system, it becomes necessary for us to check it regularly for damages or corrosion that could adversely affect its proper functioning.
The Emission control system and dual exhaust system are the two main types of exhaust system.
The Twin Exhaust System
A Twin Exhaust system allows for faster expulsion of the exhaust gases. Having a twin exhaust system can have significant effect on a vehicles horsepower, by expelling more of the gases from the combustion chamber at a quicker rate on every stroke.
An Emmision Control System
There are two different ways that Emission control systems 'Clean' the gases that exit your vehicle. Some do it by way of a catalytic converter that turns harmful fumes into harmless ones. Other do it by halting the formation of pollutants at the engine.
Components that make up an Exhaust System
1. Exhaust Manifold - this part is attached to the cylinder, usually constructed of cast iron, which is used to conduct the exhaust gases from the combustion chambers to the exhaust pipe.
2. Catalytic converter - this is where the gaseous wastes are turned into water vapor and carbon dioxide.
3. The Muffler - This component main task is to 'muffle' the sound that the engine exhaust make while it is running. It does this by soaking up the sound energy of the gases that travel through the exhaust pipe.
4. The Exhaust pipe - This component is made of steel and channels the gases all the way down to the tail pipes.
Get you exhaust system checked regularly. This way you can can catch any problems or damage early before it affects the performance or safe running of your vehicle. Problems like a glowing or blocked catalytic converter can be very serious and it should be replaced immediately.
About the Author
Robert C. Beiro has gathered together many more car articles on topics like making your car more fuel efficient. He has also written a number of motoring articles that can be found at OldboyArticles.com.
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