Automobile Exhaust System Parts Guide

A general guide to the components of an automobile exhaust system:   1. Exhaust Manifold: This is the first part of the exhaust system that collects the exhaust gases from the engine's cylinders and directs them to the rest of the exhaust system.   2. Catalytic Converter: This is a device that reduces the harmful emissions from the engine by converting them into less harmful gases.   3. Exhaust Pipe: This is the pipe that carries the exhaust gases from the engine to the muffler.   4. Muffler: This is a device that reduces the noise produced by the engine by creating a series of chambers that absorb and reflect sound waves.   5. Exhaust Tips: These are the decorative tips that are attached to the end of the exhaust pipes to enhance the appearance of the vehicle.   6. Oxygen Sensor: This is a device that monitors the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gases and sends a signal to the engine's computer to adjust the air-fuel mixture.   7. Resonator: This is…