exhaust system

Also known as exhaust

Part of the internal combustion engine which conducts the hot exhaust gases away from the engine

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Encyclopedic overview

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A typical exhaust system. The parts' names translate as follows: Krümmer: manifold (in this case, the exhaust manifold); Hosenrohr: downpipe; Katalysator: catalytic converter; Mittelschalldämpfer: middle silencer (or center muffler); Vorschalldämpfer: front silencer (or pre-muffler); Nachschalldämpfer: rear silencer (or main muffler); Endrohr: tailpipe. Exhaust system of the Opel Corsa B 1.2 petrol Exhaust manifold (chrome plated) on a car engine

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