How much thought do you give to the muffler on your vehicle? Not much, right? You’re not alone. The muffler is an easy component to forget about until it breaks. Then you’re left with an obnoxiously loud vehicle that’s unbearable to drive until you can finally find a place that offers good local muffler service. Sound familiar?
If this is your current situation, or you think there might be another issue with your muffler, then you’re in luck. Your search for local muffler service brought you to the experts at Thomas Nissan of Joliet. As a comprehensive automotive center, we can handle all your automotive needs. Sure, we can help you find a new or used vehicle, but we’re also here to help you maintain your vehicle and remedy any problems that arise, such as a faulty muffler.
Our certified service department is one of the best in the region and operates on the same transparency and integrity as our sales and finance teams. We know that having a vehicle that needs repair is often inconvenient and financially overwhelming. We’re not here to add to your stress and, instead, are here to mitigate it by getting your vehicle in and out of our service center as efficiently as possible.
Along with overseeing your vehicle’s maintenance and repair, we’re also here to educate. We’ll help you better understand how your vehicle and components like the muffler operate so that, when your car needs repair, you know exactly what to expect. This, along with our exceptional team of technicians, make Thomas Nissan of Joliet the best place for muffler service.
Have you ever screamed into a pillow? The pillow quiets the sound coming from your mouth. In the simplest terms, the muffler on your car works the same.
The engine in your vehicle is incredibly loud as the many moving components work together to power the vehicle. The muffler is part of the exhaust system, which is vital to your engine’s operability and your safety. The exhaust system channels high-pressure gases from the engine to the exhaust manifold. From there, the gases pass through a series of pipes before entering the catalytic converter, where they are transformed into less harmful substances. Once the gases pass through the converter, they then reach the muffler and exit the system via the tailpipe.
The muffler is made up of a set of tubes, holes, and channels that direct the exhaust gases and cancel out the sound waves of the engine. The gases and sound waves first enter the resonator chamber, where the sound waves are dampened. Then, as they reach the second chamber, the waves bounce off the back wall and are reflected through various holes or perforations that further dampen or cancel out the sound before they exit the muffler.
Beyond dampening the sound of the engine, the muffler also releases toxic gases produced during the combustion process. Because of this, the muffler is vital to not only your engine’s performance but also to your safety. Without the muffler, the toxic gases would build up and enter the cabin, putting you and your passengers at risk. As far as performance, the muffler releases the toxic gases and makes room for the process to start over, which means your engine can generate more power faster.
Having your muffler repaired is a relatively easy fix that we can handle right here at our service center. The repair generally takes a few hours and is good for anywhere between 40,000 and 80,000 miles, depending on the make and model of your vehicle. Our technicians replace the muffler during the service and inspect the rest of the exhaust system to ensure its operability.
Since the muffler dampens the sound of the engine and makes sure toxic gasses are safely released, it’s important to recognize when your muffler needs repair. While a loud engine is obnoxious, a faulty muffler can lead to dangerous carbon monoxide leaks that put you and your passengers at risk. Therefore, it’s essential to know the warning signs of a bad muffler so that you can bring your vehicle in for immediate service.
Your muffler plays an essential role in your safety on the road and in how your vehicle operates. Therefore, when you notice any issues with your muffler, we recommend immediately bringing your vehicle to our service department. Our certified technicians will diagnose and resolve the issue as quickly as possible to minimize any inconvenience.
Beyond our guarantee to get you in and out of the dealership quickly, we’re also here to help mitigate the financial stress that comes when your vehicle needs repair. More often than not, customers find themselves stuck making a difficult financial decision–to spend their savings on repairs or to do the bare minimum to get by. At Thomas Nissan of Joliet, that’s a choice you won’t have to make because your safety is our top priority.
Our service center offers service and parts financing that allows you to get the service you need today and make affordable monthly payments over time. While your vehicle is in for service, you can enter your details and learn more about your monthly payment options. Then, you’ll select the option that best meets your needs and apply for approval with the dealership. Since there’s no hard credit check, there’s no ding to your credit score, and with a 90 percent approval rate, most of our customers qualify for the program.
Is your engine misfiring? Is there an increased amount of smoke billowing out of your exhaust? Do you hear vibrations in the engine as you drive? These are strong indications that it’s time to have your muffler and the rest of the exhaust system inspected. Fortunately, that’s our specialty here at Thomas Nissan of Joliet.
We’re a comprehensive automotive center that’s ready and capable of handling all your automotive needs. From the sales department to our certified service technicians, our entire team operates on the same principles of honesty and is committed to putting every customer first. When you walk in the door, whether you’re here to buy, sell, or rely on the expertise of our service center, you are always our top priority.
You won’t find any other dealership like ours. We believe that buying a car should be exciting, just as we believe that owning and maintaining a vehicle shouldn’t be rocket science. That’s why we tailor our approach to your needs. Here for an oil change and nothing more? Great! Want to learn more about how your muffler works and why it’s making your engine work harder? We can handle that too. That’s what it means to put your vehicle in the trusted hands of the Thomas Nissan team.
