The exhaust system is an important part of the car. The fuel in the engine burns while driving. This results in exhaust gases that must be removed. The exhaust system has the task to properly dispose of these gases and at the same time to muffle the noise of this combustion in the engine. During the combustion in the engine, all kinds of small explosions arise. These explosions make a lot of noise that needs to be muffled. The catalytic converter in the exhaust ensures that the harmful gases are filtered before they are removed. A properly functioning exhaust is important to prevent harmful substances such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons into the environment. These substances are also very bad for your health.
Exhaust parts
An exhaust consists of several parts: an exhaust manifold, a catalytic converter, a flexible part, a resonator exhaust and an exhaust backbox. To start with, the exhaust is attached to the engine block. The exhaust gases from the cylinder enter the exhaust through the manifold. Then there is a flexible part, which is integrated between the manifold and the rest of the exhaust. The flexible part absorbs the tilt of the motor during acceleration and shifting. This flexible part ensures that the exhaust does not tear or break. You will then find the middle silencer, also known as the resonator exhaust. A resonator exhaust or middle silencer muffles the sound of the engine block. Without a middle silencer, there will be a lot of noise coming out from the engine of your car. Then there is the end silencer or rear silencer, this is the end part of the exhaust. When you look at the entire exhaust, the end silencer is attached to the middle silencer. This is attached with nuts, bolts and springs. The entire exhaust is attached to the car with rubbers. However, per car, it differs how the exhaust is put together. Some cars with a turbo also have a downpipe.
Replace exhaust
We definitely do not recommend continuing driving for too long with a broken exhaust. An exhaust is a part of the car that is subject to wear. Certainly, in the winter, the exhaust system is sensitive to corrosion by moisture and salt. This can cause parts to rust and eventually break. Therefore, it is important that the exhaust system of your car is in good condition. A properly functioning exhaust optimizes fuel consumption and prevents harmful substances from entering the environment. Thus, the driving ability with a broken exhaust is also influenced negatively.
Do you want to replace the exhaust? The costs for having the entire exhaust replaced at a garage can easily reach up to £800 for parts and man-hours. The costs per car will of course differ. It is also not always necessary to replace the entire exhaust, but only a part of it. Do you want to save costs? Then you can choose to replace it yourself. At Winparts you can easily find the parts that you need for your car, simply use the number plate check.
Repair exhaust
In some cases, it is possible to repair the exhaust. Often this is only possible by welding the exhaust. In some cases, you can also mount new clamps and rubbers. Most of the time you will have to replace parts of the exhaust and is repairing not possible.
Buy exhaust
Buy exhaust parts quickly and easily at Winparts. Enter your number plate number on the website and the suitable parts for your car will show up. At Winparts you will also find mounting parts and products such as exhaust assembly paste and sealers.