One of the most neglected yet essential parts of your car is its exhaust. As it is under the vehicle, we as the owner of the car, forget to check it from time to time. An exhaust, when not taken care of tends to rust because of the salt that is present in the road grime. The corrosion grows with passing days, and after a point starts to affect the efficiency and working of the exhaust. When you have a faulty exhaust, it can lead to various issues related to your vehicle that can prove to be dangerous in the long run. A damaged or leaking exhaust will also result in the failing of the MOT test. To help you understand better, what the disadvantages of a broken exhaust are and why you should maintain it regularly, we give the following points: Failed MOT It was found that around 7% of cars that failed the MOT was due to a broken exhaust. When the exhaust is checked for an MOT test, it is thoroughly examined for leaks and damages. If any severe corrosion is visible, your car will fail the test. The exhaust should be fitted with the right silencer and muffler to decrease the noise from the exhaust to a certain safe level. If the car is equipped with an exhaust that is not recommended for that model of the vehicle, then the car will fail the MOT test. Fuel economy reduces, and emission increases The primary function of the exhaust is to force the gases that are generated in the engine out into the atmosphere. The gases, when emitted from the exhaust, should be made free of carbon monoxide content that is harmful to the environment. The exhaust oxidises this carbon monoxide gas into carbon dioxide that is relatively a less toxic gas. If the exhaust is broken or leaking, it will leak these gases into the atmosphere before being converted into CO2. Another disadvantage of the leaking exhaust is the gases will be emitted before being completely utilised by the engine to produce the rotating force. This, in turn, will cause the increased consumption of fuel and hence, reduce fuel economy. Catastrophic for other parts of the car When you have a leaking exhaust, the gases can cause a fire as the gases that come of the exhaust have a very high temperature. If these gases come in contact with other components of the car, they are capable of doing significant heat damage. They can also lead to a fire. Another vital thing to consider is the seepage of these gases through the exhaust to the passenger’s compartment. Our body can't withstand the presence of carbon monoxide because it affects our haemoglobin adversely. Moderate exposure causes headaches and nausea, while prolonged exposure can result in death. A deteriorating exhaust will cost more and more on repairs, if not taken care off as soon as possible. Our experts, here at Motorwurks, know how vital the exhaust is as a component of your car. Hence, we suggest you bring your car to us whenever you start seeing the signs of corrosion in your exhaust. Our technicians are skilled with immense practical knowledge and will carry out Exhaust Repair in Derby efficiently.
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