McFarland Auto Repair

Smoke emitting from your exhaust is often the first sign that something is wrong with your vehicle. While the type of smoke you’re seeing can give you hints as to what’s wrong, the color of the smoke can tell you which components of your car are failing. Here is a quick guide to different smoke colors and their meaning: White Smoke: White exhaust comes from excessive fuel in the combustion chamber of your engine. It is usually a result of worn valve seals, piston rings, or damaged fuel injectors. It could also be due to a cracked or faulty intake manifold gasket. Blue Smoke: Blue exhaust smoke results from burning oil, and it’s often a sign that something is wrong with the valvetrain. The oil may leak from worn piston rings, valve seals, or worn valve guide seals. Gray Smoke: Gray smoke appears when the engine mistakenly burns the transmission fluid. This happens when the transmission leaks fluid or a seal has beco ... read more

Most people only think of the exhaust pipe whenever they hear "exhaust system." However, many parts make up the system, and the muffler is one of those parts that play a vital role.    Purpose of a Muffler As the name suggests, a muffler "muffles" the excess sound made from the engine. Your motor engine needs to generate a substantial amount of energy to power your car. It creates sounds that travel through the exhaust pipe as a byproduct. Without a functioning muffler, your car ride will be obnoxiously loud.   Some drivers and motorcyclists choose to go without a muffler for an aesthetic purpose. Many believe that removing the muffler gives the car more power and ultimately more speed, but that is a common misconception. There are also a handful of individuals who simply just procrastinate getting it fixed. Regardless of whether it is a personal choice, you should really consider using the muffler for its intended purpose.   Cons of Havin ... read more