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Exhaust System & Muffler Service

Mufflers may be quiet, but they’re doing some of the loudest work under your car. Together with the exhaust system, they keep harmful fumes away from you, cut down on noise, and even improve fuel efficiency. When something goes wrong, you’ll know it - and so will everyone around you.

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Exhaust & Muffler FAQs

What is an exhaust system service?

Signs you need

Why is an exhaust system and muffler service important?

How frequently should I get an exhaust system and muffler service?

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An exhaust service means we inspect the system from the exhaust manifold to the tailpipe, check hangers and shields, look for leaks and rust, and verify the condition of the muffler, resonator, catalytic converter, and pipes. If needed, we test for leaks, measure backpressure, evaluate oxygen sensor data, and repair or replace gaskets, clamps, sections of pipe, or the muffler. We finish with a road test to confirm noise, odor, and performance are back where they should be.

  • Louder-than-normal engine noise - A rusted muffler, cracks in the pipe, or leaks in the exhaust system are a likely cause for these harsh sounds.

  • (Not) good vibrations - An exhaust leak could be to blame for vibration in your steering wheel, gas pedal, or even throughout your entire vehicle.

  • Decreased gas mileage - Your engine has to burn more fuel as it works harder to make up for a failing exhaust system.

  • Whining or rattling - Listen for whining noises from the engine, or rattling sounds from beneath your car, even (especially) when you’re idling.

  • Unpleasant smell - If an exhaust leak is allowing excessive fumes into the air, and especially if these fumes are inside your passenger cabin, you should immediately bring your vehicle to your nearest auto shop.

The exhaust system is an often-overlooked, yet crucial, system that protects both you and the environment. Harmful fumes are generated as your engine runs, and the exhaust system routes these fumes away from the engine and passenger cabin. It performs this function while also boosting your vehicle’s performance and reducing noise.

A leak in the exhaust system causes your engine to work harder than it should, reducing fuel efficiency. In addition, it puts you at risk of inhaling hazardous fumes and also releases them into the environment - scenarios to avoid whenever possible.

Your exhaust system does its important job while hanging from the underside of your vehicle. Due to its location, it can be exposed to road debris, bumpy rides, and normal wear and tear with age. We recommend having this system inspected at least once a year to keep your vehicle running as efficiently, safely, and quietly as possible. If you notice changes in sound, smell, vibration, or fuel economy, get it checked sooner.

Exhaust & Muffler FAQs

What is an exhaust system service?

An exhaust service means we inspect the system from the exhaust manifold to the tailpipe, check hangers and shields, look for leaks and rust, and verify the condition of the muffler, resonator, catalytic converter, and pipes. If needed, we test for leaks, measure backpressure, evaluate oxygen sensor data, and repair or replace gaskets, clamps, sections of pipe, or the muffler. We finish with a road test to confirm noise, odor, and performance are back where they should be.

Signs you need

  • Louder-than-normal engine noise - A rusted muffler, cracks in the pipe, or leaks in the exhaust system are a likely cause for these harsh sounds.

  • (Not) good vibrations - An exhaust leak could be to blame for vibration in your steering wheel, gas pedal, or even throughout your entire vehicle.

  • Decreased gas mileage - Your engine has to burn more fuel as it works harder to make up for a failing exhaust system.

  • Whining or rattling - Listen for whining noises from the engine, or rattling sounds from beneath your car, even (especially) when you’re idling.

  • Unpleasant smell - If an exhaust leak is allowing excessive fumes into the air, and especially if these fumes are inside your passenger cabin, you should immediately bring your vehicle to your nearest auto shop.

Why is an exhaust system and muffler service important?

The exhaust system is an often-overlooked, yet crucial, system that protects both you and the environment. Harmful fumes are generated as your engine runs, and the exhaust system routes these fumes away from the engine and passenger cabin. It performs this function while also boosting your vehicle’s performance and reducing noise.

A leak in the exhaust system causes your engine to work harder than it should, reducing fuel efficiency. In addition, it puts you at risk of inhaling hazardous fumes and also releases them into the environment - scenarios to avoid whenever possible.

How frequently should I get an exhaust system and muffler service?

Your exhaust system does its important job while hanging from the underside of your vehicle. Due to its location, it can be exposed to road debris, bumpy rides, and normal wear and tear with age. We recommend having this system inspected at least once a year to keep your vehicle running as efficiently, safely, and quietly as possible. If you notice changes in sound, smell, vibration, or fuel economy, get it checked sooner.

Exhaust & Muffler Service

CAR JOKE OF THE DAY: being a muffler is exhausting work. Mufflers are the quiet type, but they deserve some bragging rights. Not only do they keep your vehicle noise down - which keeps your neighbors happy - they also cut down on pollution released by your car. And the muffler is just one piece of a bigger exhaust system that directs, cools, and treats engine gases so they exit safely and quietly. When cracks, leaks, or corrosion show up, your engine has to work harder, fuel economy drops, and you can end up with dangerous fumes sneaking toward the cabin.

A proper inspection looks at the whole chain: exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, flex joints, resonator, muffler, pipes, heat shields, and hangers. Catching a small pinhole or loose clamp early is cheaper than replacing a whole section later. If you’ve noticed a louder note, a whistle or rattle at idle, a fuel smell after startup, or a new vibration in the wheel or pedal, that’s your cue to get it checked.

Why this service matters

  • Cuts harmful emissions and helps with state inspection readiness

  • Protects cabin air by routing fumes away from you and your passengers

  • Restores engine efficiency by keeping backpressure in the sweet spot

  • Reduces noise and annoying rattles for a smoother, quieter ride

  • Prevents small leaks from turning into big repairs

Quick next step: book an exhaust check and we’ll let you know exactly what’s going on. If it’s a clamp or gasket, we’ll fix it. If you need a section of pipe, a muffler, or a catalytic converter, we’ll show you why and give you a written estimate before any work starts.

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