Automotive Q&A

Answer:

This necessary maintenance is important to make sure your vehicle isn’t releasing harmful gases and substances through damaged pipes. If your catalytic converter isn’t working properly, your vehicle can release carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, poisonous gas that can be deadly; hydrocarbons, which are a major contributor to smog; and nitrogen oxides, which are contributors to smog as well as acid rain. Also, if your muffler is damaged or isn’t working, your vehicle will be very loud.

It is also important to note that any damage to any part of your exhaust system can lead to your vehicle not passing emissions tests.