What Happens If You Block a Car's Exhaust Pipe?

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Blocking a car's exhaust pipe can prevent the car from starting. The engine operates in four steps: intake, compression, power, and exhaust. If the exhaust is blocked, the intake phase of the next working cycle will also be obstructed, causing the engine to stall. The exhaust pipe is installed between the engine exhaust manifold and the muffler, providing flexible connectivity for the entire exhaust system. Exhaust pipes are mainly used in light vehicles, micro vehicles, buses, and motorcycles. The structure of the exhaust pipe consists of a double-layer corrugated tube covered with a steel wire mesh sleeve, with clamping rings at both ends. To enhance the muffling effect, an expansion joint or mesh sleeve can be installed inside the corrugated tube.