Automotive Exhaust System Repair in Buford and Cumming, GA

How To Know If Your Exhaust System Needs Maintenance

There are several signs that there might be something amiss with your exhaust system:

• Extremely loud noises while driving

• Gasoline odors

• Decrease fuel efficiency 

• Engine misfires

• Decrease in acceleration or power

Our Exhaust System Repair Includes

Exhaust systems are important to not only the clean air surrounding you but your engine as well. Team Ryan Automotive has the proper tools and technology to offer quick and comprehensive diagnostics. We have a targeted approach at finding the issue, and our ASE-certified technicians are determined to fix the problem as quickly as possible.

Description Of Exhaust System Repair

Located on the underside of your vehicle, the exhaust system runs almost the complete length of the vehicle.  The exhaust system is responsible for collecting and directing harmful emissions away from the vehicle, reducing the amount of pollutants released into the environment, and minimizing engine exhaust noise at the tail pipe. The exhaust system is composed of pipes and tubing designed to streamline vehicle operation while maximizing vehicle performance and efficiency. Engines produce dangerous gases as a byproduct of the normal combustion process. The exhaust manifold collects the emissions from the engine and funnels the gases through the front pipe to the catalytic converter. The converter transforms these harmful gases, like carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen into less harmful ones, like oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide. The muffler helps cancel out the noise created by the engine. The muffler dissipates sound waves while the tailpipe releases the converted gases into the atmosphere.

Benefits Of Exhaust System Repair

Depending on the concern, an exhaust system problem can affect your vehicle’s performance, efficiency, and even your ability to drive. For these reasons, it is important to keep current with scheduled maintenance intervals on your exhaust system. A repair service or inspection may be necessary if you hear excessively loud noises during acceleration. These noises may be a sign of holes or cracks somewhere in the exhaust system. Rattling noises when starting the vehicle or excessive noise when idling may be a sign of failed or broken hangers. If you feel drowsiness while driving, this may be a serious sign that fumes are leaking through the vents and into the cabin interior. Sharp odors are also signs that noxious fumes are leaking into the vehicle. Signs of rust or cracks in any component of your exhaust system indicate corrosion. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek a service sooner than later. Maintaining routine exhaust system services will help keep all your exhaust components, like the exhaust manifold, front pipe, down pipe, catalytic converter, and muffler working efficiently. Routine maintenance on your exhaust system will save you from having to replace the entire exhaust system down the road.

Exhaust System FAQ

What Can A Bad Exhaust System Cause?

A bad exhaust can cause problems with your engine. It can cause it to misfire or potentially overheat. A muffler problem could also cause blockages as well. 

What Are The Symptoms Of A Clogged Exhaust?

Here are some signs that your catalytic converter could potentially clogged:

• Problems starting the car

• Decreased fuel efficiency

• Check Engine light is on

• Failed emissions test

• Poor acceleration

What Are Some Common Problems With An Exhaust System?

Here are some common problems we often see with an exhaust problem:

• Faulty oxygen sensor

• Damaged exhaust manifold

• Failing catalytic converter

• Increased engine noise

• Exhaust smoke

• Exhaust leak

Can You Drive Without An Exhaust Pipe?

It is not safe to drive without an exhaust pipe. It could cause harmful chemicals to be released into your cabin. 

What Does A Bad Exhaust Sound Like?

It can often sound like a hissing or tapping sound. The sound can become exceedingly loud during a cold start and acceleration.

What Are The Components Of An Exhaust System?

• Catalytic Converter Replacement - Located on the underside of your vehicle, the catalytic converter helps clean up vehicle emissions before expelling them.

• Center Exhaust Section Replacement - The center exhaust section contains the catalytic converter and the section of exhaust pipes between the downpipe and the tail pipe.

• Down pipe Replacement -The exhaust system is responsible for converting engine emissions into less harmful gases before releasing those gases into the atmosphere.

• Exhaust Inspection - The exhaust system collects the harmful emissions released from your engine and directs them away from the vehicle.

• Manifold Replacement - In your vehicle’s exhaust system, the manifold collects harmful emissions produced by the engine during the combustion process.

• Muffler Replacement - As part of the exhaust system, the muffler is responsible for dampening engine noise and releasing vehicle emissions into the environment.