Exhaust System Service Available at Russ Darrow Madison Kia
Exhaust System Service in Madison, WI
An exhaust system is a system of exhaust pipes that helps vehicles run efficiently and keep the atmosphere clean. There are a series of pipes, bolts, and nuts that comprise the whole exhaust system. Universally, most exhaust systems have an exhaust manifold, a catalytic converter, a resonator, and a muffler that all exit through the final exhaust pipe. Each piece of the exhaust system plays a role in eliminating the several gases that are generated during the combustion cycle of an engine.
Exhaust System Maintenance & Repairs
It may be difficult at times to determine if your exhaust system is having problems. The most noticeable signs of exhaust system problems are hissing sounds coming from under the vehicle or seemingly louder sounds coming out of the exhaust pipes. Aside from strange sounds coming from your exhaust system, your vehicle may display a check engine light on the gauge. If you ever encounter a check engine light you will be able to check the engine code by using a CEL scanning device.
There are a few subtle signs that you will notice if your exhaust system needs to be repaired, but you will need to be familiar with your vehicle. If you feel strange vibrations coming from under the car, especially as you are accelerating, and hear rattling, then your exhaust system may be loose or damaged. If you begin to notice strange smells or smell a strong amount of fumes, then your exhaust system has a problem that you should address immediately; what you are smelling are the fumes of toxic gases. Lastly, if you notice a drop in your vehicle's fuel economy, then your exhaust system may not be operating efficiently and may need to be repaired.
There are several parts that may need to be repaired on an exhaust system that is damaged. The catalytic converter and the muffler are often the parts that need to be repaired or replaced. Due to a variety of laws and regulations, catalytic converters are not usually repairable and need to be replaced completely. Before you buy parts for an exhaust, you should determine what parts need to be replaced by checking for exhaust leaks. You can use a variety of methods to check for exhaust leaks but the first place that you should examine are the connection points of your exhaust system.
Servicing at Russ Darrow Kia of Madison
We can check exhaust systems for leaks quickly at our dealership. Equipped with the proper tools for the job and years of experience, we understand where we need to look. If you realize that your vehicle has an exhaust problem, visit us to help your vehicle perform better and run more efficiently.
