So, as a truck driver you have to always be ready, well equipped and prepared when you are about to hit the road. You might be surprised, but every little piece and part of your truck could be of equal importance, more than you can ever imagine! You probably are wondering by now how truck exhaust can be such an important part of truck equipment.
Well perhaps as we go over these 10 useful tips on how, when and where to buy truck exhaust, it will be clear.
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1. Truck Exhaust Basics
The main functions and purpose of the exhaust system is to assist cylinder scavenging, reduce excessive engine noise, and to eliminate noxious gases. It also cuts exhaust heat, and basically releases the gases safely to atmosphere.
The main functions of the exhaust system is:
- It gets hot exhaust (gas, fumes, burn residue) from the engine to the tailpipe
- ‘Scrubs’ the exhaust, safely removing most the harmful pollutants
- It muffles or reduces the noise pollution caused by the engine
When checking your truck in a shop or on your own make sure the exhaust doesn’t have any leaks. The leak can come from anywhere, the engine compartment or from the pipe itself. Of course the wind can blow around and cause you to smell it a little, but if you’re parked and smell it, double check. There are clues and signs that you might have an issue or a problem in the near future. If the exhaust system rattles, if it sputters a little, if dark smoke is seen (this can be an indication of other more serious issues), so please alarm yourself and check it on time.
Source: www.steertech.ca
