Less powerful car because the exhaust problem

Nov

Less powerful car because the exhaust problem

author Autos 2010-11-02

exhaust Less powerful car because the exhaust problem Do not rush to blame the performance of the engine if you feel less powerful car. It is quite possible error lies in another component. Because the exhaust leak, for example. To find exhaust leak can be done by listening. Leaking exhaust typically produce exhaust sound louder and harder as the spin machine.

When properly exhaust leak, the repair can be done by welding the parts that leak. But if it is too severe and porous everywhere, like it or not exhaust should be replaced with new ones.

Exhaust leaks can indeed affect the engine performance. Causal relationship occurs because technically it leaks in the exhaust to reduce heat generated machine utilization.

Normally, from 100% heat generation engine, 32% lost through cooling the engine, 6% lost due to friction, 3% is lost due to a variety of pumps in the engine, 34% will be wasted through the exhaust gas. Well, only 25% was the one who used to be a force. The number for this effort will be smaller if the exhaust leak. Because the waste engine heat to the atmosphere through the exhaust increases. That is why the engine feels less powerful.

Besides the issue of age, leaks in the exhaust is caused by corrosion (rust). Corrosion on exhaust components can occur due to condensation effects (due to the temperature difference between inside and outside the exhaust pipe) or because of the relatively high salt content in the air around the vehicle.

From the description, there are some actions we need to consider for exhaust leak case did not occur.

Do not be too often idling (stationary) or driving in a low speed in a long time. This is to prevent water buildup in the exhaust pipe.
Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle under especially during the rainy season. Among these are the exhaust pipe or channel.