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Does a dented exhaust pipe affect the vehicle?

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AuroraDella
07/29/25 11:25pm

If it is just a slight dent and does not cause any exhaust leakage, then a minor dent will not have any impact. The main thing is to check whether there is any leakage that causes the exhaust pipe to become louder, or whether it is rubbing against other parts and causing abnormal noises. Material: The material of the exhaust pipe is mostly stainless steel. For a car, the exhaust pipe can help reduce vibration, lower noise, and extend the service life of the vehicle's exhaust system. This is because the exhaust gas requires significant pressure to exit, which can generate considerable noise. Therefore, one of the functions of the exhaust pipe is noise reduction. Working Principle: By diverting the automobile exhaust, these diversions gradually reduce the flow speed of the gas. After a certain cycle, the exhaust gas is finally released from the car's exhaust pipe, thereby lowering the noise. Hence, if the exhaust pipe leaks, it can affect driving safety. Function: For the car body, the exhaust pipe plays a role in vibration reduction, noise suppression, and extending the lifespan of the exhaust muffler system. The main material of the exhaust pipe is stainless steel. For most cars, since the exhaust gas exits the engine under high pressure, the noise it produces can be quite overwhelming. The primary noise-reducing function is performed by the car's exhaust pipe, which contains an internal muffler that significantly reduces the vehicle's noise.

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