Vehicle Exhaust System

We’ve all heard a car or truck in our neighborhood that needs a new muffler. Did you know there’s more to the exhaust system than just the muffler?  The exhaust system has three main functions: Safely get hot exhaust gas from the engine out the tailpipe Treat the exhaust to remove harmful pollutants Muffle the engine noise Exhaust gas is…

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Exhaust Service

Driving around the area, we’ve all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler. But there’s more to the exhaust system than just the muffler. The exhaust system has three main functions: Safely get hot exhaust gas from the engine out the tailpipe Treat the exhaust to remove harmful pollutants Muffle the engine…

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Exhaust Service

Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do? Douglas Automotive Repair Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If drivers smell exhaust in the passenger cabin or hear an unusual exhaust sound, they should get their exhaust system checked and repaired. Talk to…

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Exhaust

We’ve all heard a car or truck in our neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there’s more to the exhaust system than just the muffler. The exhaust system has three main functions: To safely get hot exhaust gas from the engine out the tailpipe Treats the exhaust to remove harmful pollutants Muffle the engine noise Exhaust gas is poisonous. You don’t…

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My Car Failed It’s Emissions Test–What Do I Need To Do?

Let’s get this out of the way first thing…a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Plainfield auto owners smell exhaust in the passenger cabin or hear an unusual exhaust sound, they should get their exhaust system checked and repaired. This is important. Carbon monoxide in your exhaust is odorless, colorless and tasteless and…

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