Have you ever wondered how your car gets rid of the gases that are produced as a byproduct of the engine running? Or have you wondered how the vehicle can run so quietly, even at high speeds? You have your exhaust system and muffler to thank for this, and we hare at MINI of Burlington in Shelburne, VT wants to help you understand how they work.
The muffler and exhaust system are linked together, though they perform different tasks. Your exhaust system performs a simple but vital task. It takes emissions from each cylinder in your engine and forces them through a catalytic converter, which turns them into carbon dioxide and water. This process keeps harmful gases from the inside of the car while also making them less toxic when they are emitted.
The muffler on the other hand uses acoustic sound muffling to reduce the sounds made by your vehicle. It also helps to maximize airflow, which lets your vehicle operate more efficiently.