Exhaust

Your Toyota vehicle's exhaust system is responsible for getting rid of any noxious byproducts produced while your engine burns fuel. In doing so, it allows your vehicle to emit cleaner gases into the atmosphere. As a bonus, the exhaust system helps muffle any noise produced during the process.

How Your Exhaust System Works

Initially, the engine pollutants pass through your catalytic converter. Toxic molecules get captured and separated into nitrogen and oxygen. The former remains trapped, while the latter is allowed to continue through the system. This process burns up carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, leaving nothing more than water vapors and carbon dioxide.

The clean gases are collected by the exhaust manifold and sent on to the exhaust pipe. While the muffler and resonator limit the engine's noises, the tail pipe releases those gases into the air.

How to Spot Exhaust System Problems

All exhaust systems, no matter how high quality, can begin to go bad. If that happens, you need to fix the problem ASAP. Signs of failure include:

• Poorer fuel economy
• Strange noises coming from your muffler or exhaust pipe
• You notice the odor of rotten eggs present
• The "Check Engine" light comes on

Genuine OEM Exhaust Parts Perform Best

If an exhaust part has failed, it's essential that you choose the right replacement. Your manufacturer makes their exhaust parts to fit their models exactly, giving you compatibility you can trust. Find everything you need for the job right here in our online auto parts store. Buy today and we'll ship your order right to your door!