As a responsible motorist, you need to understand the functions of various parts of your engine so you can keep yourself and your passengers safe on the roads. One basic system you need to understand is the exhaust system, the part of the engine that eliminates harmful byproducts from your car.
As the engine functions, it produces a lot of noise that needs to be reduced. That's where the mufflers come in. Without the mufflers, the engine would be too loud and uncomfortable. Simply put, the exhaust is that part of the engine that eliminates unwanted byproducts from the engine and controls the gas output, while mufflers act as silencers.
Let's dig deeper into the difference between an exhaust and a muffler.
The Exhaust
Consider the exhaust system as the gas-controlling part of your car's engine. This system comprises components and piping that guide the gases the combustion process in the engine produces. When fuel burns, toxic gases are produced. If these gases were to be released into the car, both you and your passenger would be at high health risk.
The exhaust collects these harmful gases and directs them into the pipes. The pipes transmit them into a catalytic converter where they get broken down into harmless products. Finally, the pipes direct these harmless gases into the muffler.
The Muffler
Just like blowing a trumpet, when gases are pushed into the atmosphere at high speed through the exhaust pipe, they'll produce a lot of noise. To eliminate or reduce this noise, the gases are passed through a muffler. Different cars have different muffler designs.
The muffler has tubes, partitions, and chambers that help with noise reduction. It acts as a chamber that cancels high-pitched frequencies, thereby absorbing the noise. The gases from the muffler pass through the tailpipe into the atmosphere.
If your exhaust system fails, you'll be at risk of inhaling harmful gases. And if your muffler fails, your engine will be too noisy.
If you need a muffler or exhaust repair, we invite you to bring your vehicle into our auto repair shop today!" We have certified mechanics who can do muffler and exhaust repairs for you.