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Common Exhaust System Problems in BMWs & MINIs

Common Exhaust System Problems in BMWs & MINIs

Though it is not talked about enough, the exhaust system in your BMW and MINI is vital for many reasons.  The exhaust system helps get rid of dangerous gasses that are formed from your engine running. It does this by converting it into safer air. It protects you and your passengers from breathing in harmful engine byproducts (such as carbon monoxide). In other words, a flawed exhaust system can hurt your health, not just your vehicle's health. The exhaust system ensures that you aren't releasing way too many emissions that can harm the environment.  Driving with a corrupted exhaust system can hurt other important systems as well, like the engine. Since the exhaust system helps draw the toxic gases away from the engine, it will continue to sit in the engine compartments when it is not working. They can start to damage and corrode the engine's parts. Furthermore, your gas mileage and engine performance will drop.   Signs of Exhaust Problems You may experi ... read more

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