Exhaust systems explained

The old exhaust system, another part on the underside of your Orlando vehicle that you probably don’t think about, unless you’re looking to put an aftermarket system in. While you may not think about it much, your system performs the important function of funneling out fumes, deposits, and waste from your engine when you hit the gas and cause fuel to combust. Without it, your engine would build up heat and waste too quickly and likely fail. Your combustion system may look like just a tail pipe or two, but it runs the length of your car and is a very large and important piece of equipment. Now that we’ve peaked your interest, we at Toyota of Orlando have a quick guide on different types of systems commonly found in vehicles.

The big five exhaust systems

Different types of Orlando systems will typically give your vehicle different characteristics regarding fuel efficiency and performance. Each type is designed to regulate the flow of gas in different ways depending on desired performance, noise, or design. All systems will include a catalytic converter that’s used to clean gasses and other parts of the exhaust. Here are five different types commonly found in various vehicles:

Single Exit Pipe

This type of exhaust system is the most common form and found in many different Orlando Toyota vehicles. You can usually spot this one on vehicles from dealerships like baseline SUV’s, sedans, and minivans as they will have a single tail pipe on the passenger side of the car. These exhaust systems are inexpensive to build and work very well for mass production vehicles.

Dual Rear Exit

Typically found in sportier Toyota models, this Orlando system is characterized by two tail pipes exiting the back end of the car and usually have a different sound to them. Drivers will typically experience a rumbling affect from the car on start up due to the exhaust system’s layout and design. While some tail pipes will bend around the rear wheels of the car, this system has straight piping, giving it that heavy engine sound and efficiency in waste expulsion.

Opposite Dual Exhaust

In contrast to the dual rear exhaust system, opposite dual exhaust wraps around the rear wheels of Toyota vehicles to add an additional layer to the gas filtering process. This type of system is usually found on larger vehicles like Orlando trucks that tow heavy loads of cargo. An added benefit to this system is its tendency to emit less residue and keep whatever you’re towing clean.

Dual Side Exhaust

A mix between both single and dual exhaust systems, the dual side is characterized by two tail pipes on one side of the vehicle next to each other. This Orlando system will typically have smaller sized tail pipes that still give that dual exhaust sound and performance without the big price tag.

High Performance

While they are a bit more on the expensive side, this exhaust system does an amazing job of filtering out gas fumes from your engine. This system is not usually found stock in many Orlando Toyota models and it typically aftermarket. Some benefits to this exhaust system type include pressure reduction, better filtration, and overall enhanced performance. However, this system requires a change of the engine manifold and comes with a much bigger price tag.

Toyota of Orlando is here to help with your exhaust system needs

If your curious about how your system works or want to make a few changes to it, Toyota of Orlando is here to help! Our expert auto service team and our genuine Orlando Toyota parts department can help you get the performance results you want at an affordable price. Give us a call at (407) 298 – 0001 or visit us at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall!