Exhaust System
Monteith Tire's A.S.E. Certified mechanics know a thing or two when it comes to the muffler & exhaust on your mini van, car, truck, or SUV. Your exhaust system is more than a muffler; It is a series of pipes that run under your car, connected with your muffler and 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 vehicle's exhaust system works like a chimney on your home, directing the byproducts from burning fuel away from the people inside. The 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.
The exhaust system also converts pollutants into less harmful byproducts, reduces the noise of the engine, and directs exhaust gases so they can be used to heat air and fuel before they go into the engine's cylinders to be burned.
Finally, the exhaust system provides just the right amount of back pressure into the engine to improve its fuel-burning efficiency and increase performance. Key components of your exhaust system include:
- 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- Works together 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.
Give us a call at any of our convenient Monteith Tire locations serving Goshen, Elkhart, Middlebury, Wakarusa/Nappanee to schedule an appointment today!
Back to All Car Services
Current Rebates
- Get Up To $60 Off 4 Mastercraft Tires Get up to a $60 VISA prepaid reward card by mail when you purchase four (4) qualifying new Mastercraft tires. Offer expires May 31, 2012. See store for details.
- Get Up To $160 Off 4 Goodyear Tires Get up to $160 VISA prepaid rebate card by mail when you purchase four (4) qualifying new Goodyear tires. Offer expires May 31, 2012. See store for details.
- Get Up To $80 Off 4 Hankook Tires Get an $80 American Express prepaid rebate card by mail when you purchase four (4) qualifying new Hankook tires. Offer expires June 30, 2012. See store for details.