Welcome to the first, but definitely not last edition of Care Care 101; driving is still a very new venture for me, and as a first time car owner I am amazed at how much there is to learn and just how little I understand about my motor. I thought it might be helpful to pop together some posts about maintaining your car as I come across new information, in an easy to understand and (hopefully) easy to read format.
Today’s topic of choice: The Exhaust.

So, we all know that cars have an exhaust, but do we know why? I had a very vague understanding but following discussions both in and out of work it became clear that my knowledge left a lot to be desired.

The exhaust plays a vital part in the smooth running of your car, allowing it to be both efficient and as least damaging to the environment as a car can possibly be. The exhaust contains several components that need maintaining; these are as follows:

Exhaust Manifold: this vents the gases generated by the exhaust as well as burns the excess fuel that didn’t combust properly in the engine.

Oxygen Sensor: this sends oxygen level readings to your car which then regulates fuel consumption, helping you get the best fuel efficiency you can.

Exhaust Pipe: connects all of the components and allows gas to exit the system (to be honest I thought the pipe was the extent of the exhaust system!)

Catalytic Convertor: this converts the dangerous gases produced by your car.

Muffler: reduces sound pollution.

As you can see, it’s a lot more complex that it first appears and therefore regular servicing is vital. You can get your car exhausts serviced in London at DAT Tyres and other garages and workshops local to you.

All of these components work together to aid your car in achieving optimum performance. Without a functioning exhaust system you run the risk of emitting harmful gases in to the environment. The exhaust converts these gases in to carbon dioxide and water which is what you see coming out of the car in front.
A well maintained exhaust also improves the performance of your car and can improve fuel efficiency. In the same way as your body runs better when your chest and lungs aren’t clogged up with a cold; a car runs much better when it can exhale the fumes.
Finally taking care of your exhaust can reduce the amount you contribute to noise pollution. We’ve all been annoyed by the super noisy cars and the majority of the time this is caused by poor exhaust maintenance.

You can purchase your vehicle tyres from DAT Tyres London

I hope you’ve found this post helpful. If there are any elements of driving or car servicing you still find mystifying then let me know in the comments, I never thought I’d become “that” person, but I’m really enjoying building my knowledge.