Automotive Exhaust Tools

An automotive exhaust system is a complex arrangement of numerous components, following one by from the engine till the rear end of a vehicle. They are connected with clamp joints, brackets and welds, which hold everything up, allowing the system to do its main job, guiding exhaust gases to the outdoors. If anything in this set-up goes wrong, it may result in exhaust leaks and cause expensive exhaust components to fail. To avoid such a turn of events your exhaust system needs proper maintenance and care, which is possible with quality exhaust system service tools only.

The right exhaust service kit is a must-have for a professional mechanic or any do-it-yourselfer, working on a custom project. Regardless of the complexity of your project, most likely you will need to do some shaping, cutting, dent removal or pipe fitting to have all exhaust components properly linked and aligned. Each of these tasks require specific skills and tools to be done the right way. Obviously, we cannot improve your skills, but what we can do is to provide you with top-of-the-line exhaust system service tools needed for your custom projects.

Exhaust system maintenance begins with regular inspections of its components. When doing visual inspections, you should pay attention not only to the condition of your muffler or catalytic converter, but also to numerous brackets, claims, hangers and other mounting hardware that hold exhaust system components together and the whole system aligned. A rusted or damaged bracket or hanger is not able to support the weight of the exhaust system which may get deformed or damaged due to an accidental contact with the road surface or an obstacle on the road. A worn-out hanger, clamp or bracket needs to be replaced as soon as possible to prevent damage to other exhaust components. To have the job done properly don't forget to purchase the right service tool from CARiD.

Most exhaust systems have very limited clearances, so just about any failed or damaged clamp, hanger or bracket can cause a contact of the exhaust system with the underbody of a vehicle or other parts. In the best-case scenario it will result in more noise due to the up-down travel of the exhaust system and its contact with the vehicle or road surface. If the root of the problem is a worn-out or broken clamp or hanger, you will just need to replace it with a new one. However, sometimes the problem can be badly distorted pipe ends. In that case you'll need a pipe expander to reshape them. For sure, it is easier to get your vehicle to a professional mechanic, although, you'll be able to save some money, doing it yourself with one of our high-quality pipe expanders.