exhaust system Flashcards
to reduce exhaust noise and provide a conduit for harmful exhaust gases to exit the engine
exhaust system
known as single side exhaust
standard type of exhaust system
it has only one exhaust pipe to
single exiit
nearly the same design and location as the single pipe but differ in the quantity of exit pipes
it has only one exhaust pipe to release the exhaust gases away from the engine
dual side exit
popular exhaust system among those vehicles owner, to look sportier
comes with two pipes that are fixed on the opposite sides under the rear number
dual rear exit
stylish options
usually offered as an aftermarket add on
expensive
high performance exhaust
attached to cylinder head, takes each cyclinder exhaust gases and collects or funnels the gases into one outlet.
exhaust manifold
measures how much oxygen is present in the exhaust
oxygen sensor
converts harmful engine emissions such as carbon monoxide, and water vapor and carbon dioxide using redox reactions
catalytic converter
acts like a mini muffler
usually straight pipes filled with sound muffling naterials
resonator
carries the gas through its journey out the tailpipe which is the outlet itself.
exhaust pipe, tail pipe
accessories
assist greatly in the proper sealing and durability of the exhaust system
isolators/gaskets/clamps
conncts the major parts of the exhaust system
fl——- are pipes that allow some flexibility that is needed by the exhaust system
piping and flex pipes
