"The key lies in an efficient exhaust system"
"Exhaust Repair Nottingham"
[ "The key lies in an efficientexhaust systemThe exhaust system of a vehicle requires afair amount of maintenance and conditioning to ensure the fuel mileage, safetyof the passengers and the environment. The exhaust system takes the gases awaywhich are formed when the air and fuel are burned in the chamber wherecombustion takes place. These gases formed are not only harmful to humans butto the environment as well. Regular checks of the system ensure your safety andthe safety of everyone around. It is important to check for any holes in thesystem or in the compartment of passengers, where the fumes might enter.Parts of an exhaust system:; ;Exhaust manifold:;This isfixed to the head of the cylinder taking each exhaust of the cylinder andcombining it into a single pipeOxygen sensor:;This measures the volume of oxygen in the exhaust.Fuel can be added or subtracted to increase the fuel efficiency. It is placedin the exhaust manifold.Catalytic converter:;This converts;carbon monoxide and hydrocarbonsto carbon dioxide and water vapour. This is mounted between the muffler and theexhaust manifoldMuffler:;This helps in bringingthe exhaust down to regulated;levels. They may use baffles or fiberglasspacking to quiet the noise and soak in the sound energies. Exhaust pipe: ;This pipe carries all the gas to the tail pipe. Itstubing is made up of stainless or aluminised steel that can resist corrosionmore than normal steel. Corrosionor rusting is the main problem faced in exhaust systems which;lead to;exhaust repairNottinghamThis happens when moisture reacts with the constituentiron present in the steel, thereby forming iron oxide. The moisture formed maybe due from the outside or a combustion by-product. Shorter rides can decreasethe longevity of the exhaust system. This is because the water does not get achance to become hot enough to turn into vapour. This stays in the system,ultimately rusting the pipe. In places where salt might be present in the air,corrosion tends to happen faster, hence making it essential to wash the pipesoff.The oxygen sensor also starts wearing after aperiod of time making it loose its accuracy. The engine light indicates thefailure of this sensor. Mufflers also tend to rust and require timelyreplacement. The catalytic converter also may get clogged on some occasionsshowing symptoms of the floor heating, smell of sulphur, power loss or redglowing converter.The exhaust system is like the lungs of avehicle. Its malfunctioning could affect the cars performance. A poor systemresults in poor mileage of fuel making the vehicle fail the emission test.Before replacing the entire system, look out for the part that needs to bechanged. The systems in factories are made of steel that are inferior inquality. This would rust and break during the course of time and usage. Thelongevity could be improved by using stainless or aluminised steel.To some people the looks are as important asthe functioning of the exhaust system. This is applicable specifically to largetrucks and sports vehicles. More emphasis on aesthetics results in lowefficiency of the exhaust system. An important part of the vehicle, anefficient system can save on fuel that would enhance the overall functioning ofthe car" ]