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What's the Difference Between the Muffler and the Exhaust?

What's the Difference Between the Muffler and the Exhaust?

An exhaust is a chamber that keeps dangerous gases out of the vehicle and prevents noise. Any vehicle exhaust system encompasses more than an exhaust pipe that works in conjunction to provide a way for the gases to escape the engine under the vehicle. As the name suggests, a muffler is a device designed to reduce(muffle) the sound the engine makes during the emission of gases. Mostly it is referred to as the soundproof device of your vehicle. Importance of a muffler in an exhaust As the muffler controls the noise level from your vehicle, it also ensures the efficient removal of gases from the exhaust. With the help of a few chambers, it can produce a wave that removes specific sound frequencies. As the gases and waves enter the center tube and bounce off the rear wall, they are also reproduced in the main body of the muffler. They pass through the second and last chambers, which lead them out of the muffler. The muffler is also designed to balance your vehicle's airflow and vol ... read more

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