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Mufflers and Tailpipes
Mufflers and tailpipes are components of an exhaust system. The tailpipes guide the exhaust away from the engine and into the muffler. The muffler reduces the noise coming from the engine through the tailpipe.
1,581 Questions
Why is your smart car blowing Blue smoke?
Blue smoke from any car usually means that engine oil is being burnt, either inside the cylinder or on a hot surface such as the exhaust manifold, you need to ckeck for an oil leak, blown gasket etc.
Can pipes still freeze with water left dripping?
yes and if it is frosty and the water is left dripping you can also get ice forming in your drains.
Antifreeze coming out exhaust pipe?
This is either a leaking head gasket, cracked head or warped head.This is a major project and should only be repaired by a qualified mechanic.
Why is a 2001 Chevy Camaro spitting water out of the exhaust pipe?
If it's a small amount at a time, not a flow, then it's most likely the catalytic converter being normal. It changes poisonous gases from the exhaust into carbon dioxide and water vapor which can condense making water. In other words its a good sign
How can you tell if exhaust smoke is blue or white?
The best way of knowing is simply look at it. Start the engine, look at the exhaust and see what color is coming out. White can be simply condensation or unfortunately water from a cooling system. Blue means it's burning oil from some internal leak. Black would be too much fuel for the air mixture.
Does over filling oil pressure cause signs of oil in tailpipe but there are no smoke?
You can overfill the oil, but not the oil pressure. It is never good to operate your engine with too much oil. The crankshaft will dip into the oil causing air cavatation.
Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from a diesel exhaust leak from the engine?
Yes, you get carbon monoxide poisoning from a diesel exhaust leak from the engine.
A muffler is a part of a car that silences the noise of a vehicle's engine.
Is the exhaust valve smaller or bigger than the intake valve?
Intake valves are are almost always larger than exhaust valves . The exception may be in a low performance small engine where sometimes both the intake and exhaust valves are the same size.
The intake phase of the 4 stroke cycle relies on engine vacuum produced during the piston down stroke to draw the fuel / air mixture into the cylinder.
Vacuum (as opposed to pressure) is a relatively weak force; therefore a larger opening (larger intake valve size) must be provided in order that sufficient quantities of fuel and air enter the cylinder - for the engine to run.
Removing the exhaust gasses is a much easier task - due to the pressure created by the upstroke of the piston.
Because the pressure created by the piston is a much stronger force (than the vacuum the piston created during the intake stroke), the exhaust gasses can escape (they are actually pushed out) through a much smaller opening, past the exhaust valve.
The intake valve is bigger.
How do you remove muffler from 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
There's a good chance it's welded on. That means cutting the muffler off. Your best bet is to have a pro muffler shop do the work. It's not worth messing around with possible asphyxiation, particularly in the winter when we might be stuck in the snow and ice and need to run the car for heat. Exhaust leaks into the cabin are a bad thing ~
What are the dangers of not having an exhaust fan over a stove?
An exhaust fan helps to keep the air within the kitchen healthy. Without one, steam, smoke and heat can build up, and lead to poor air quality, and after a period of time, mould can also develop.
What does white smoke from tailpipe of 2000 ml320?
that means that you have a blown head gasket or it is on the verge of blowing. alot of moy to fix if it goes. it is leaking antifreeze into the cylinders and burning it causing your car tto smoke white.
What would cause a 1992 Dodge Dakota to make a grinding noise in 4hi and 4lo?
Have you look for dirt and water in transfer case, pumkins? drain the oil and add new in the pumkins takeoff inspection plate look to see what is going on. This will save you money especially if you can fix it yourself.
Grinding noise sounds like the linkage is not adjusted correctly.
check joints in front drive shaft
Is it illegal to dive without a muffler?
(625 ILCS 5/12-602) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-602)
Sec. 12-602. Mufflers, prevention of noise.
Every motor vehicle driven or operated upon the highways of this State shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler or exhaust system in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise. No such muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device. No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and such original muffler shall comply with all the requirements of this Section.
What can cause black smoke from exhaust only when starting a car?
Black smoke from diesel engines on starting and/or running tends to mean there is fuel leaking into the engine, or the fuel mix is incorrect and not atomised correctly. The main causes are normally a nakered air filter that isn't letting enough clean air into the engine to mix with the diesel, a blocked fuel filter, which is either not letting enough fuel in, or in some cases, a faulty fuel filter which is letting too much diesel into the engine, and causing black smoke due to excess burning. The last cause could be the engine's fuel injector which should normally create a fine mist spray of diesel to be burnt. if its faulty it could either not be spraying enough fuel into the chamber, or too much.
Why can i smell exhaust fumes in your 1975 beetle?
Volkswagens are kinda smelly anyway, but if there is a hole in the heater boxes or in the heater ducts leading to the cab, that can significantly increase the exhaust fumes in the cab. Also, if there's an exhaust leak through a rusty muffler, that's a loud, smelly problem.
Why do you have blue smoke in exhaust upon initial start up with your 1988 Volvo 240 dl?
It is seeping oil into the cylinders when it's not running. It could be old valve guide seals. These will allow this type of problem to occur.
Conditions caused by smoking causes a feeling of suffocation?
Smoking damages the lungs over time. This can cause feelings of suffocation and may be a more serious condition that needs to be checked by a doctor.
Which brands of diesel exhaust tips receive the best reviews?
Gibson Slash exhaust tip. This tip is a sharp, diagonally-cut outlet that's add an edgy finish to your exhaust system. It is wrought from aircraft-grade T-304 stainless steel for a finish that won't chip, flake or rust like a lesser chrome tips. It is also a built-in clamp system, for an effortless, secure installation.
Does a hole in your muffler effect emissions?
Yes it can, but more serious than that it can kill you. Carbon monoxide will enter your vehicle and you we end up in an accident. I know, this happened to me. I was very lucky and lived. Replace your muffler immediately.
