Exhaust Repairs, Muffler Services
Exhaust Pipe Maintenance
Your vehicle’s exhaust removes the exhaust fumes from your engine, which keeps it running smoothly. Exhaust fumes can cause overall engine deterioration when they build up, making it important to get your exhaust pipe inspected regularly at an experienced, professional auto repair shop.
Vibrating Sound
If you hear the sound of something vibrating when your car is operating, or if there is an unexplained a loss of power, you should bring it to us at A.B.S. Auto Service for a free exhaust system inspection. Tell us where you think the vibration is coming from. It could be the result of a hole somewhere in the exhaust system, a part that has come loose, or a damaged muffler. This is not just the sign of a problem with the exhaust system, it is also a sign that the engine is not performing optimally.
A Failing Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is the most expensive part of your vehicle’s exhaust system. If it starts to fail, you will a sound like somebody shaking a box full of pennies when your car idles. It might also cause your check engine light to come on.
Increased Exhaust Volume
A rumbling noise in your exhaust pipe is a sure sign that there is a problem with muffler or exhaust pipes. It is best to get it repaired quickly. Delaying repairs can cause additional exhaust problems, and even engine problems, that will make your eventual repairs ,uch more expensive.
Decreased Fuel Efficiency
If your regular fill-ups aren’t taking you as far as they had been, bring your car in to us for an exhaust system inspection. A loss of fuel efficiency can be a sign that there is a problem somewhere in the exhaust system. This is because exhaust leaks cause your engine to have to work harder, which uses up more gas.