Your Exhaust System and Its Possible Problems
If your vehicle seems to be having exhaust problems, EPR can help! When people think of a car’s exhaust system, they usually think of the muffler. But there are other components to the exhaust system, and over the years, automakers have developed more and more sophisticated ways to increase efficiency, reduce noise, and limit emissions. Your exhaust system includes your muffler, piping, and a catalytic converter, which reduces pollution.
Guess what – all of these can fail in various ways and can cause trouble for your vehicle’s performance and safety. Plus, problems with the exhaust system can cause you to fail Maryland emissions inspections!
Signs of an exhaust system or muffler problem include
- Excessive loud noises while driving
- Engine misfires
- Gasoline odors
- Decrease in acceleration or power
- Decrease in fuel efficiency
At EPR Automotive, we are well versed in exhaust and muffler problems and the most effective methods of fixing them. We work with both sound-absorbing mufflers and baffled chambered mufflers, and we can handle the exhaust problems that are common among all major makes and models. We can also diagnose engine skipping and other troubles that could lead to a costly replacement of your catalytic converter. No matter what exhaust problem you’re facing, our team is ready to help get your vehicle back into shape.