

Muffler Repair in Carbondale, IL

What is a muffler and how does it work?

Mufflers are responsible for muffling the loud noises your engine produces while keeping your vehicle running. Every vehicle make, including Acura, Audi, BMW, and Buick, contain mufflers in their vehicles. Because engines produce a lot of power, several thousand combustions and pulsations occur every minute and without a properly functioning muffler, your car would be making a lot of excess noise. A muffler is a cylindrical component that is attached to your vehicle's exhaust pipe to filter out loud noises.


At first glance, a muffler looks like a simple set of tubes with holes in them. However, these tubes and chambers are tuned like a musical instrument that are designed to reflect the sound waves produced by the engine in a way that they cancel themselves out. Sound is a pressure wave formed from pulses of alternating high and low air pressure that make their way to our ears at the speed of sound. How we perceive sound depends on the sound wave frequency (which determines the pitch of the sound) and the air pressure level (which determines how loud the sound is). However, if two sound waves are out of pace with one another, they cancel each other out. This concept is called constructive interference; when one wave is at its maximum pressure and another is at its minimum pressure, they won't produce any sound at all when these waves hit your eardrums. 


How do I know if my car needs a muffler repair?

The following are signs that show problems with your vehicle's muffler:


If you are in the 62901 area or nearby, you can come to The Auto Shop for all your auto repair needs. In addition to muffler repair, we also offer services in Advanced Diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, and Routine Maintenance. We can also supply you with custom bending and installation to create a whole new exhaust system for your vehicle. 


Your Reliable Shop for Muffler Repair

We at The Auto Shop in Carbondale are experts in all things auto repair and muffler work. We've been fixing cars since 1992 and our technicians and owner Jeremy Rennison have decades of combined experience. Reasons You Should Do Business With Us:


To schedule an appointment with The Auto Shop in Jackson, give us a call at 618-457-8411 or schedule an appointment online at The Auto Shop - Our Experience Isn't Expensive..........It's Priceless!.

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