What is the Difference Between an Exhaust Pipe and a Muffler?

Go ahead, take a look at the back of another vehicle and see the exhaust pipe sticking out. When you do what do you call it? That is a muffler…right?  What does a muffler do? Have you wondered what the exhaust actually is? These are things that the A-Team at Able Auto Service of Kansas City routinely answers every day.

Your vehicle’s engine produces a large amount of harmful emissions that come from that need to be converted into safe gasses and released away from your car and into the air. This is where the exhaust system comes in. Mufflers, as part of the exhaust system, have their own job to do by muffling sound that is produced by the engine.

Safety and sound, that is what exhaust systems are all about. Keeping them safe and sound is what Able Auto Service is all about. You can trust Able Auto Service for all of your auto repair needs. They are located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS. Call (913) 321-1030 for an appointment. Visit them at ableautoservice.net.

I Am Exhausted

You may well be after what we have gone through in the last year. What about your car’s exhaust system? This may be a bit disturbing but, when your car is running, there are thousands of small explosions inside your engine every minute! What is happening is that it produces power by pushing against the engine’s pistons.

However, the explosions are also producing leftover gases. These gases are made up of potentially dangerous chemicals such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides. That sounds like a deadly cocktail…doesn’t it? These gases need to be routed away from the engine so they don’t get into the cabin.

Exhaust systems are very necessary and may become very hazardous. It is vitally important for you to have your exhaust system checked by the A Team. Those are the expert mechanics at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS. For the Kansas City area’s sure thing in auto repair trust Able Auto Service at (913) 321-1030.

The Carburetor Went the Way of the Dinosaur.

These days, the carburetor is largely extinct, being replaced by the modern fuel-injection system. Yet some drivers in the Kansas City area still seem to be stuck in the Jurassic Period. People still spend 10 minutes warming up a fuel-injected vehicle that could have been driven seconds after it was started.

Few processes in modern auto mechanics are as poorly understood as the cold-weather start. Back in the days of the good old carburetor, a car couldn't be driven until it was warmed up. Today, warming-up is a counterproductive exercise that wastes fuel, harms the environment, and even may damage your car!

Still, if your car’s exhaust system is simply exhausted count on the A-Team to make it well again. The expert mechanics at Able Auto Service are exhaust system “doctors.” They will get you back on Kansas City roads regardless of where you are in the area. Take a look at their myriad of services at ableautoservice.com and pay them a visit at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS.

Say What? I Can’t Hear You Over the Sound of this Muffler.

Yep, you know what a bad muffler sounds like. The question is…will your vehicle’s muffler “give up the ghost” this Kansas City winter? We think of a smoothly working muffler as a way to keep the noise to a minimum, but a properly maintained exhaust system and a new muffler help keep the planet safe as well in addition to reducing noise.

 

Here are some signs that your vehicle’s muffler is going bad –

1.  The most obvious, of course, is the drastically louder noise it is making.

2.  Your gas mileage is beginning to diminish.

3.  There is a bad smell coming from your exhaust system.

Before we get hit with the full force of another Midwest winter, why not have your muffler and exhaust system checked by the A-Team? They are the veteran mechanics from Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS. For guaranteed exhaust system service and other needs visit ableautoservice.net and call (913) 321-1030.

Excuse Me…I’m Having a Coughing Fit.

What caused it?  It was your vehicle’s exhaust system…that’s what!  Faulty exhausts greatly affect the amount of carbon emissions that your car pumps into the atmosphere…and into your lungs.  It’s simple stuff really.  Car exhaust is the result of burning fossil fuels in an internal combustion engine.

The exhaust fumes being referred to mostly consist of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons and what are collectively called particulates.  That sounds pretty lousy doesn’t it?  Needless to say, that they are not good for you or the environment.  Fortunately, awareness of this problem has increased during this century.

Who helps you control faulty exhaust systems which emit noxious fumes from your vehicle in the Kansas City area?  Why, it’s the A-Team, of course!  The A-Team consists of the auto exhaust experts at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  So do your lungs and the environment a huge favor…call (913) 321-1030 for an appointment today.

What’s That…I Can’t Hear you Over the Muffler.

There aren’t many sounds more annoying than this one.  While proactive vehicle maintenance is always a plus, there are few components where this is truer than with your vehicle’s muffler.  Waiting too long to get your muffler serviced will almost always mean costly repair bills in your immediate future.

Here are a few warning signs that it is time –

1.  Loud noises emanating from your muffler

2.  Your MPG keeps going down and down

3.  Bad smells…this is usually the sign of some really bad things coming

A good auto mechanic should be your next call.  One of the very best shops in the Kansas City area is Able Auto Service.  The A-Team will take care of all your vehicle repair and maintenance needs this KC winter.  Just drive in to 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS or give them a call for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.

Folks, It’s NOT an Appendix.

An appendix was put into our body for some unknown reason, and when it goes bad it has to be removed.  Do we really need an appendix?  Well, some might ask…does our car really need a muffler?  It IS necessary because the gas coming from the combustion in the pistons of the engine would generate an extremely loud noise if it were sent directly through the exhaust.

Dual exhausts have two mufflers and are normally used for high-performance cars.  One of the most obvious signs that your muffler needs to be looked at is that your vehicle is very loud while it is running. Should this occur, take your vehicle to a mechanic right away.  Eventually, it could damage other areas of your vehicle.

As to the subject of where to take it…why not trust the muffler repair and replacement professionals at Able Auto Service?  It’s just another reason why they are known as the Kansas City area’s A-Team.  They are a truly gifted group of professional auto mechanics located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Just give ‘em a call at (913) 321-1030.   

Don’t Be Exhausted.

Your vehicle’s exhaust system consists of piping that guides gases away from a controlled combustion inside of the engine.  It includes one or more exhaust pipes.  An exhaust pipe must be carefully designed because it must carry toxic or noxious gases away from the people inside of your vehicle.

The exhaust gas may flow through one or more of the following –

1.  The cylinder head

2.  The turbocharger

3.  A catalytic converter that reduces pollution

4.  A muffler to reduce noise

Repairing an exhaust system is the job of a trained auto mechanic.  The right place to repair the exhaust system in your ride is Able Auto Service.  They serve the entire Kansas City area with any and all automotive repair services from their location at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call the A-Team for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.

Breaking Down the Combustion Process.

When you are driving around Kansas City area roads your car engine breaks down the gasoline in its tank through combustion so that it can generate energy to move the vehicle.  The waste product from the combustion process is then released into the environment through your vehicle’s exhaust system.

Your car’s exhaust system is not only important, but could also be very dangerous…other than messing up the O-zone layer.  The fumes for the exhaust system could break down the entire system if they are not well discharged.  You also risk being suffocated by the smoke if you leave the engine running in your garage at night!

A well-maintained exhaust system is essential for environmental and safety reasons as well as running-efficiency.  That is why you count on the A-Team Kansas City’s premier auto service center located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call for an appointment at Able Auto Service for all of your winter auto service needs at (913) 321-1030. 

Think about the Planet.

You don’t have to be a “tree-hugger” to appreciate the effect that a well-tuned car has on Mother Earth.  This is all we have folks, and keeping your vehicle in tip-top condition is part of your responsibility.  With temperatures and humidity rising in the Kansas City area it is important to have your car checked for noxious emissions.

When you think of your exhaust system your thoughts might turn to noise.  Of course, an old muffler will make noise, but it will also keep the planet free of more pollutants.  Replacing your muffler or exhaust system does NOT have to be “exhausting” or expensive.  It is, however necessary.  You could get a ticket!

Perhaps the best place for muffler and exhaust repair and/or replacement in the Kansas City area is at Able Auto Service.  Visit www.ableautoservice.net for all of the summer services that they provide.  It covers the gamut.  Then give them a call for an appointment at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS at (913) 321-1030.

Your Car Should Help Protect the Planet.

We all try to do our part.  This is all we have…good old Mother Earth.  No matter what vehicle you are driving around the highways and byways of Kansas City there are things that you can do to operate your ride more environmentally-friendly.  Your car’s exhaust system is where a lot of this begins.

A well-maintained car pollutes the planet less…period!  Your emission system is what controls your car’s emissions, exhaust and pollutants using an array of sensors, computerized engine controls and exhaust components.  This is a great time to have that system inspected and insure a summer of safe planet-friendly driving.

Before you head out on that big summer vacation make an appointment with the A-Team.  Able Auto Service is Kansas City’s vehicle exhaust maintenance professional team.  They will check all aspects of your emission system and the rest of your ride to give you peace of mind.  It’s the right thing to do.  Call for an appointment at 837 Osage Ave. (913) 321-1030.