Grand Blanc's Own Auto Repair, Grand Pointe
The four main functions of the exhaust: is to control noise, direct exhaust fumes away from passengers, improve the performance of the engine and to improve fuel consumption. Grand Pointe Auto will diagnose repair and replace your vehicles exhaust system.
What is the exhaust system?
Its the metal tubes connected to the engine. There are parts that work together to reduce the noise and the by-products created in during gasoline combustion inside the engine.
The exhaust system consist of:
- A Catalytic Converter: It is the component that sends the gases through a final “burn” to remove leftover exhaust gases.
- A Muffler: This muffles the sounds of the explosions happening inside your engine.
- A Tailpipe: The tailpipe carries the air and water vapor out and away from the vehicle.
Auto Exhaust, should you care about it?
When the exhaust is in proper operation, the gases or "exhaust" created during the fuel combustion process are carried through the muffler and tailpipe. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which can cause headache, nausea, dizziness, and general disorientation in humans. Leaks in the system can allow these dangerous exhaust fumes to leak into the passenger area causing discomfort and possible illness to people riding in the vehicle! Check your exhaust system frequently, if you notice that your car seems to sound different, loud, or suddenly makes a deep rumbling sound when it’s running, this may be a sign of a hole or leak in the exhaust.
Keep your exhaust in good working condition!
Keeping your exhaust system in good shape means fighting its worst enemy: rust. Rust, occurs when the metal parts of your exhaust are exposed to moisture from outside elements like rain and snow, which seems to be quite often in Michigan! If your vehicle is exposed to road salt, have the undercarriage rinsed every few weeks. Salt contributes to corrosion of the metal parts of your car, so removing it regularly will extend the life of your exhaust.
Grand Blanc's Engine Repair Shop
Engine services encompass a wide variety of the repairs that you may need for your car. Symptoms that may indicate engine trouble include:
- Check Engine Light
- Poor Erratic Performance
- Won’t Start
- Stalls
- Oil Leaks
- Major/Minor Tune-Up
- Replace Timing Belt
- Fuel System Testing
- Engine Rebuild/Remanufacture
- Remove & Replace Head Gasket
- Intake Manifold and Gasket replacement
Bring Your Engine to us for a Tune Up!
Tune Ups can go a long way toward increasing the life of your engine as well as decreasing the overall out of pocket expense your vehicle could build up. A well tuned engine gives you the best balance of power and fuel economy. Modern engines can compensate a little for warn parts, and minor running issues giving you the sense that everything is fine. Keeping your engine tuned up will help in the overall efficiency of the engine and emissions system. It will also restore your engine to its original operating state.
Servicing Your Engine Can Save You Big
The EPA says a well-maintained vehicle is more fuel efficient, produces fewer greenhouse gasses, is more reliable and safer.
Typical tune up services intervals can range between 30,000 and 100,000 miles depending on the type of vehicle and the type of spark plugs. During this service you should consider any other ignition system or emissions system parts that may needed or recommended. Remember the investment into your vehicle while everything is still operating properly is very small in comparison to the costs that could ensue, if things are let go and those things end up causing more problems and further repairs. Be sure to also have your fuel and air filters replaced.
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Your vehicle's electrical system may be one of the most complex.
The vehicle electrical system has many parts and can be thought of as two segments the first of which includes:
- Headlights
- Fog lights
- Parking lights
- Turn Signals
- Fuses
- Instrument lighting
- Interior lights
- Stop lights
- Backup lights
Some of the things to be aware of in this system are dimming lights and rapid blinking signals. If you experience a rapid blinking turn signal, it usually means there is a fuse in the system blown or maybe a light burnt out somewhere.
The lights on your vehicle are all there for your safety as well as the safety of other drivers. If you have found that there is an issue or a repair needed and you can't fix it please don't hesitate to bring it to us and get it back in proper working order as soon as you can.
The second segment of the automobile's electrical system includes:
- Battery
- Starter
- Ignition coil
- Ignition module
- Spark plugs
- Spark plug wires
- Alternator
- Belts
This section of the electrical system involves more of the starting, running, and charging of your vehicle.
Your vehicle battery stores energy to turn your starter when you start your vehicle. From there the alternator produces electricity to recharge the battery from the start and to run all of the electrical components. The ignition module turns the low-voltage supply to the ignition coil on and off, and the coil produces the high voltage for the ignition system. This creates the spark at the spark plugs and ignites the fuel in the engine. That ignition then drives the belt that keeps the alternator turning and producing electricity for this cycle to continue.
One highly useful tip for vehicle owners is to pay attention to any dimming or flickering lights. This can be an early sign of electrical issues, such as a weak battery or a failing alternator12. If you notice your headlights or interior lights dimming or flickering, it's a good idea to have your vehicle's electrical system checked by a professional to prevent more serious problems down the road. We are the professionals and we'd be happy to help.
If you think you could be experiencing something going wrong with your electrical system, bring it in we'll diagnose it and get your auto repaired as soon as possible.