Exhaust

Your vehicle's factory exhaust system safely removes all of the harmful byproducts generated as your engine consumes fuel. That helps keep you and your passengers safe, while also being good for our environment. Your exhaust also helps to muffle the noise produced as an added bonus.

First, pollutants pass through a catalytic converter. The toxic molecules are captured as the air goes through, and then separated into oxygen and nitrogen. Nitrogen remains trapped as the oxygen is allowed to continue, burning up carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons as part of the process. What remains is basically just water vapor and carbon dioxide.

The exhaust manifold gathers the gases and directs them to the exhaust pipe while the resonator and muffler reduce engine noise and ensure maximum air flow performance. Your tail pipe then releases the cleaner vapors into the air.

How to Identify an Exhaust System Problem

Eventually, though, your vehicle's exhaust may start to go bad. Fortunately, the signs of that are easy to recognize. They include:

• Worsening fuel economy
• Strange noises from your exhaust pipe or muffler
• The odor of rotten eggs
• The "Check Engine" dash light comes on

Genuine Toyota Exhaust Parts Perform Best

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, inspect your exhaust system. If that reveals that a component needs to be replaced, make sure that you choose the right part for your vehicle. Toyota exhaust system parts made to fit your model. Find everything you need right here in our online auto parts catalog. Buy today and we'll ship your order out ASAP!