| A Mazda car lets someone enjoy the best | | | | hole into the main body of the muffler. They pass |
| performance at an affordable price. With a car like this, | | | | through a set of holes into another chamber, where |
| no one could ask for more. But to be able to | | | | they turn and go out of the last pipe and leave the |
| continuously enjoy the best out of a Mazda car, one | | | | muffler. This time, the noise is reduced. |
| has to know how to properly take care of all its parts, | | | | There are two main types of Mazda muffler design. |
| including the Mazda mufflers. | | | | One type uses several baffled chambers to reduce |
| The exhaust gases from an internal-combustion engine | | | | noise. The other type sends the gases straight through |
| are released directly into the atmosphere, creating a | | | | perforated pipe wrapped in metal or fiberglass. It is |
| loud noise. This is caused by the passage of the | | | | designed to reduce back pressure and, consequently, |
| exhaust gases from the high pressure of the cylinder | | | | slightly makes more noise because the gases produce |
| to the normal pressure of the atmosphere. To | | | | much less restriction. |
| eliminate or tone down the noise, the gases are led | | | | Since a Mazda muffler is located on the undercarriage, |
| through a pipe to a muffler. Typically installed along the | | | | it is often neglected and can rust or rot over time. |
| exhaust pipe as part of the engine's exhaust system, | | | | Some mufflers even fall off the vehicle. It is therefore |
| a Mazda muffler consists of several tubes with holes | | | | recommended to inspect a muffler from time to time |
| in them. These tubes are designed to create reflected | | | | to make sure it is in good condition and is securely |
| waves that interfere with each other or cancel each | | | | clamped. A rotted or damaged muffler needs to be |
| other out. The exhaust gases and the sound waves | | | | replaced immediately since it can keep a car from |
| enter through the center tube. They bounce off the | | | | passing state-required smog tests. |
| back wall of the muffler and are reflected through a | | | | |