Repair And Fix it

Dual exhaust is applicable on motorcycles, trucks and cars. Replacing dual exhaust with an aftermarket system may increase engine power, fuel efficiency and provide a better sound. Aesthetically appealing aftermarket dual exhaust pipes can also replace dull and aged components. Dents in the piping, corrosion, age spots and missing hardware are also reasons for dual exhaust piping replacement. Compromised dual exhaust pipes may increase backpressure within the piping, which decreases performance and suffocates the engine. Each replacement exhaust system will include installation instructions specific to the vehicle but there are general steps each process requires.

Instructions

Removing Old Dual Exhaust

1

Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable. This black cable is marked with a negative symbol. Also follow this step when working on a motorcycle. Doing so will allow the vehicle computer to reset and recognize the new dual exhaust pipes after completing the install.

2

Lift the vehicle off the ground using jack stands. For four-wheeled vehicles place the parking brake on. Leave adequate room underneath to remove the exhaust components efficiently.

3

Lay the new dual exhaust piping adjacent to your vehicle and compare it to the old exhaust underneath the vehicle for reference to where each new part will go.

4

Spray the flange bolts and exhaust clamps mating the exhaust components together with penetrating oil. This will loosen them and make removal easier.

5

Unbolt the tailpipe from the muffler if applicable with the socket and wrench set. Some vehicles feature a retaining clip that clamps around the Y-pipe and muffler. If this is the case, bend the clip back with a flathead screwdriver.

6

Unplug the exhaust sensor located on the piping between the muffler and catalytic converter if applicable. Sensor locations vary by vehicle.

7

Remove the tailpipe and muffler assembly after unbolting each nut and from its bolt. Locate the exhaust hangers and lift the dual exhaust piping off the hook where necessary. You may also use the hacksaw and cut through the front muffler piping, towards the front of the car, for removal. Refer to the new exhaust installation instructions for specifics.

8

Leave the rubber grommets on the exhaust hangers when removing the exhaust components. If you were instructed to cut the old piping off, spray the newly cut section with oil, which will make sliding the new dual exhaust piping into place easier.

Installing New Exhaust

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Install the new components from the front of the vehicle towards the rear. Follow the new exhaust instruction manual for directions.

10

Hang the new components on their corresponding hangers and then hand-tighten the necessary flange nuts. Do not torque them to the specification listed in the vehicle owner manual yet.

11

Center the new components before tightening each bolt to the required specification.

12

Reconnect the exhaust sensor and negative battery cable.

13

Start your vehicle and listen for exhaust leaks, which make a hissing noise. You may also strongly smell exhaust underneath the vehicle if it is leaking.

The challenge of getting rid of bugs in a car is effectively killing the insects while preserving the interior. Some insecticides can damage upholstery and dashboards. In addition, you dont want to leave an unpleasant smell in the car after the bugs are gone. There are some effective methods for exterminating and removing bugs from a car, even if it has been parked for awhile.

Instructions

1

Clean your car interior. Remove all food scraps, trash and other debris. Vacuum well. Wipe down all surfaces with an upholstery cleaner. This will remove insect eggs that could hatch later, and it will disturb any nesting insects.

2

Heat up your car. Extreme heat kills most insects. If you can find a hot locale, park the car there and roll up the windows. A temperature above 140 degrees will kill most of the bugs. Vacuum afterwards to remove dead insects.

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Freeze your car. If you live in a cold climate, park the car in the coldest spot you can find. A temperature of about 20 degrees below zero will kill most of the insects. Leave the windows down if there is no precipitation, so that the car will get as cold as possible.

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Fumigate with carbon dioxide. This is the gas that adds fizz to sodas. Ask a florist where he gets his carbon dioxide for fumigation, because florists use this gas on plants they are about to ship or deliver. It will not leave a smell in your car, and if you air out the vehicle before driving, there will be no dangerous fumes for you to breathe.

5

Spray lavender oil. This kills bedbugs. You will have a lavender smell in your car for awhile, but it is not harmful to breathe. Spray the seats, seat covers and arm rests with lavender oil. Vacuum after a few hours to remove any dead bed bugs.