Mufflers & Exhaust Warning Signs:

• When your vehicle makes a louder noise than usual or you hear a ticking sound when accelerating (which may indicate an exhaust leak due to corrosion).

• When fuel consumption increases and/or lack of performance is noted.

• When rust is visible on exhaust system parts.

• When rattles are evident from the exhaust system.

• If you observe an unusual smell or burning odor (which could be a potentially dangerous exhaust leak).

Cars and trucks used for short journeys have a tendency to corrode their exhaust systems a lot quicker.

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Exhaust System Components

One of the main things an exhaust system does is reduce your vehicle’s noise. However, did you know that your exhaust system also prevents harmful emissions from escaping into the environment as well? Below are the various components that ensures your exhaust system runs smoothly.

Muffler

A muffler is what prevents your car from sounding like a motorcycle when you touch the accelerator. When your muffler goes, not only will you notice it, but so will your neighbours. Your car’s muffler is built to act as an acoustic soundproofing component. What you may not have known is that there is a pay off between noise reduction and your car’s power. A muffler works by sending your car’s exhaust through a system of channels, tubes and holes. When you obstruct the engine’s flow of exhaust gases, pressure naturally forms, which reduces your engine’s performance.

Resonator

A resonator works with your muffler to further reduce the sounds made by your engine. If your vehicle is sounding harsher and raspier it may be due to a leak in your vehicle’s resonator.

Catalytic Converter

The Catalytic Converter is key in reducing the harmful emissions of a vehicle’s exhaust. What the Catalytic Converter does is alter the chemical structure of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides into harmless carbon dioxides, oxygen, water and nitrogen. The Catalytic Converter gets extremely hot, and works best when it is 450 to 800 degrees Celsius.

Oxygen Sensor

The oxygen sensor sits in your car’s exhaust pipe and monitors the emissions of your exhaust. The oxygen sensor continuously reports the amount of oxygen in your exhaust to your car’s central computer. The computer then adjusts its mixture to ensure the cleanest combustion for your vehicle.

Replacement Mufflers

Due to the delicate acoustics of a muffler, there may come a point when it makes economic sense to completely replace your muffler, rather than repair it. Speedy carries several different mufflers should you need your muffler replaced. One muffler brand we have grown to trust is Walker SoundFX aluminized direct-fit mufflers. SoundFX mufflers have a LIFETIME warranty and are aluminized, meaning they have a longer life than your standard Muffler. Speedy Auto Services also carries the Pro-Fit line of mufflers from Walker.

Performance Mufflers

As previously mentioned, a conventional muffler produces back pressure as the exhaust fumes are no longer taking the path of least resistance. This causes your engine to operate less efficiently. Performance mufflers, on the other hand, work hard at reducing the backpressure by decreasing the resistance. Most performance mufflers do not reduce the sound as much as a regular muffler, but there is a happy balance between performance and sound.

Four Reliable Performance Muffler Brands:

Ultra Flo SS Performance Muffler has a T304 polished stainless steel case with a 409 stainless steel internal construction featuring a straight through design for maximum flow and power. The continuous high temperature roving fiberglass technology delivers a deep, powerful and true performance sound. The Ultra Flo SS performance muffler is also reversible for versatile installation and comes with a LIFETIME warranty.

*The "Safe & Sound" guarantee. If for any reason the product does not live up to your expectation replace your Ultra Flo SS muffler within 90 days and Speedy will refund the mufflers original purchase price. Certain restrictions apply, see your Speedy specialist for all the details.

Ultra Flo Welded Performance Muffler is a 100% welded construction for maximum durability. It is constructed of 100% aluminized materials and features a straight through design for maximum flow and power. The continuous high temperature roving fiberglass technology delivers an aggressive, powerful and deep performance sound. The Ultra Flo welded performance muffler is also reversible for versatile installation and comes with a LIFETIME warranty.

Super Turbo Performance Muffler 3-pass design and patented flow directors improve flow and reduces backpressure. It is constructed of 100% aluminized materials and its fiberglass matting delivers a mellow and true performance sound. The Super Turbo welded performance muffler is also reversible for versatile installation and it comes with a LIFETIME warranty.