How does Winter affect your Exhaust System?

Like most things in the life of your vehicle this one has a checklist as well.  Your vehicle’s exhaust system is an important part and should be checked at least once a year.  This time of year, you have to be careful of damages to your exhaust system from icy road conditions.  You MUST avoid harmful gasses seeping into your car!

Exhaust systems can be dangerous because exhaust contains carbon monoxide that could be deadly if it reaches the passenger area of your car. Carbon monoxide has no color or odor, making it difficult to detect AND lethal. Any damages and even small exhaust leaks can cause these gases to flow into your car and impair your judgement while driving.

See that…you may be overcome with noxious fumes before you realize it!  This is no time to hesitate.  Have your exhaust system checked and maintained by Able Auto Service.  The A-Team is Kansas City’s auto and exhaust system repair expert.  Make an appointment at 837 Osage Ave. by calling (913) 321-1030.

Your Exhaust System this Winter.

Exhaust systems and mufflers need to be serviced and maintained year around.  This is not just for your own car’s performance, but for the planet as well.  A poorly maintained exhaust system pollutes the air around us.  Also, a bad muffler pollutes our ears!  It just makes sense to pay attention to these things during a Kansas City winter.

Here is a reason that your vehicle’s exhaust system needs to be in top shape in the dead of winter.  If you get stranded in the KC Metro in snow or freezing cold you have only your car to keep you warm.  Suddenly a leaky exhaust is not just noticeable, but downright dangerous.  You may HAVE to be able to run your heat to save your family.

Don’t become exhausted because of a bad exhaust system this winter.  Before we go through another 2+ months of this stuff make an appointment with Able Auto Service to have your exhaust system checked for potential winter problems.  The A-Team is always there for you. Make an appointment today at (877) 716-0776 to visit their shop at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.

When to Replace Your Muffler.

When you head out on that summer trip make sure that your vehicle is in tip top condition for the grueling summer driving months.  One thing that should be in the back of your mind is - when is it the right time to replace my muffler?  Some parts are easier to troubleshoot such as a low battery, bad tires, or when it is time for an oil change.

When it comes to replacing your car’s muffler there are a few warning signs to look, listen, and sniff for -

1.  The obvious one is a loud noise from beneath your car.

2.  Are you getting less miles per gallon?  Monitor your vehicle’s performance with every trip to the pump.

3.  Sniff out the problem!  When your muffler begins acting up, foul smells will begin emanating which over time could actually become fatal in a confined area.

More than 3 decades ago Rob Greiner’s dad saw a need in Kansas City for quality auto repair.  That gave birth to Able Auto Service.  Over the years the “A-Team” has expanded to give you the best car care KC can offer.  Able Auto Service is your muffler replacement expert.  Make an appointment today to visit them at their 837 Osage Ave. location by calling (913) 321-1030.

What is the Function of a Muffler?

We know that a muffler is a device that reduces the noise emitted by the exhaust of an external combustion engine.  Although a muffler does not have any primary exhaust function it is designed to reduce the sound pressure created by the engine.  One of the negative side effects of a muffler is the fact that the increase of back pressure decreases engine efficiency.

When the flow of exhaust gases from the engine to the atmosphere is obstructed to any degree, back pressure arises and the engine's efficiency, and therefore power, is reduced.  A proper muffler system needs to be regularly maintained in your vehicle.  This is not only a matter of your family’s safety, but public safety as well.

If you begin to hear your muffler acting up do not hesitate. Able Auto Service offers a full range of exhaust systems as well as value-oriented replacement mufflers.  Able Auto Service is dedicated to not only keeping the Kansas City area safe and quiet, but helping the environment as well.  Give us a call at (913) 321-1030 - and make an appointment at our shop at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.