Keeping your exhaust system in good working order is always important, especially so in the winter. The weather and road conditions contribute to issues that you can experience throughout the year and make them worse. At Lou’s Custom Exhaust, exhaust and muffler repair are what we do, so you can rely on us to take care of your exhaust system at any time of the year.
Here are the ways winter weather can affect your exhaust that may require muffler repair.
Your car takes longer to warm up.
The first 20 minutes or so of your drive isn’t just rough because you’re freezing while you drive. Your car is also struggling in the cold. If you have to park your car outside overnight, ice and snow build up. During a short drive, your car may not get warm enough to burn off the collected water vapor. When this water sits inside your car, especially your muffler, it leads to rust. Rust weakens the metal, and holes can form in your muffler.
Salt on the roads causes corrosion.
Salt on the roads is great for melting ice, but it’s not great for the undercarriage of your car. Several parts of your exhaust system are exposed on the underside of your car, and the salt and sand of the road spray onto them. The salt, combined with the water from wet roads, corrodes the exposed parts of your car while it sits. Washing away road grime, especially from underneath your car, will go a long way to preventing the need for exhaust or muffler repair.
Water combines with exhaust fumes.
Rust isn’t the only corrosive issue that water can cause. If water gets into your exhaust system, it will combine with the exhaust fumes to form corrosive acids. These acids are likely to damage the metal of all parts of your exhaust system. Leaks, cracks, and holes can develop throughout your exhaust system, requiring repairs.
Get Expert Muffler Repair at Lou’s Custom Exhaust
You don’t want to deal with major repairs to your car at any time, but especially not in the winter. If you think there’s something wrong with your exhaust system or you need muffler repair, come to Lou’s Custom Exhaust. We’ll get you back on the road with a car that runs better than ever.
