Four Signs You Need to Get Your Car’s Exhaust System Checked

The exhaust system has several important jobs and if it’s not able to keep up with them that’s a big problem for your car. Here’s what HRS AutoCare wants you to know about spotting exhaust system issues so that you can narrow down problems quickly.

Exhaust fumes are something that you shouldn’t be smelling inside the car at all, and if you are, that’s bad news. You also shouldn’t see exhaust smoke unless it’s cold enough to see more of the hot air coming out of the tailpipe. If you are seeing and smelling more of the exhaust, it’s time to have the situation checked out by a professional.

Something else that can happen when there’s a problem in the exhaust system is that you’ll hear more engine noise than you normally hear. This can sometimes be a problem with the muffler, which is part of the exhaust system. But not always. Sometimes issues elsewhere in the exhaust can cause you to hear more engine noise, too.

One issue you’re definitely likely to see is that your fuel mileage is off from where it should be. If you don’t track your fuel mileage, you’re probably going to notice that you’re buying gas more often than you expect. Something that is really easy to do is to download an app to track fuel mileage. There are a ton of free ones that just need a couple of pieces of data every time you fill up your tank.

The big indication that you have a problem that needs to be addressed is when the check engine light goes on. You might think that has nothing to do with the exhaust system, but the engine relies on the exhaust system to keep the combustion chamber free for more rounds of combustion. If the exhaust system isn’t keeping up, the engine is going to have problems running.

HRS AutoCare in Nicholasville, KY can help you to get your exhaust system issues diagnosed properly the first time. Give us a call if you’re having issues with your car’s exhaust system. We’ll set up an appointment and make sure that we find all of the issues the first time around so that we can get you back on the road again quickly and safely.