Your car’s exhaust system not only helps ensure a positive driving experience by eliminating excessive engine noise, but it also helps ensure the safety of you and your passengers. Generally, your exhaust system requires very little upkeep; however, automotive exhaust systems do occasionally need repair or replacement. When this happens, the certified auto mechanics at your local All Pro Servicenter have the talent, tools, and know-how to get your car back on the road performing its best.
We Can Fix All Exhaust System Issues
Exhaust Leaks
The winters in Iowa brutally punish the exhaust system on your car or truck. The salt that road crews apply to help us drive in snow or ice causes accelerated corrosion to car mufflers and exhaust pipes, eventually resulting in leaks as the metal rusts through. This not only causes an annoying increase in noise and fuel consumption but can put you and your passengers at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Other causes of exhaust leaks can be a cracked exhaust manifold or failure of an exhaust manifold gasket. No matter the cause, the auto technicians at your nearest Des Moines Metro area All Pro Servicenter can quickly determine the cause and perform the exhaust work you need to get back on the road safely.
Catalytic Converter Replacement
Catalytic converters play a vital role in reducing your car’s emissions. Installed on most cars and trucks beginning in 1975, these components drastically improved the air quality in our towns and cities since their adoption. As long as your vehicle’s engine is in good running order, these components can last hundreds of thousands of miles. However, they can clog or lose their efficiency when an engine burns excessive amounts of fuel or oil for a prolonged period. Symptoms of a bad catalytic converter are greatly reduced power and temperamental drivability.
However, in recent years the need for new catalytic converters has skyrocketed due to another reason, theft. These exhaust components contain valuable rare earth elements and precious metals that have made them a target for criminals nationwide. If you start your car or truck and notice a suddenly loud exhaust sound accompanied by a check engine light, you may be a victim of catalytic converter theft. Whether you need a replacement due to theft or old age, All Pro Servicenter’s exhaust shop can fit a new OEM or aftermarket catalytic converter to your vehicle to restore its driveability.
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Modern cars utilize sophisticated air and fuel management to increase gas mileage while providing performance. One of the ways your vehicle’s computer monitors and adjusts the air-to-fuel ratio is through the use of multiple oxygen sensors. These helpful sensors are placed in various locations throughout your exhaust system to measure the amount of unburnt fuel and oxygen contained in the exhaust flow stream. These sensors become less efficient and eventually fail as they age, requiring replacement. In addition to a check engine light, you will often notice a decrease in fuel efficiency as the sensors fail. Using state-of-the-art computer diagnostic tools, your All Pro Serviceter mechanic will determine which specific sensor failed and install a high-quality replacement that meets or exceeds manufacturer specifications.
We Install Performance Exhaust Systems Too!
All Pro Servicenter is so much more than a generic muffler shop. Our certified technicians can help you increase the engine performance of your late model or classic vehicle with a new exhaust system. In addition to larger diameter exhaust pipes and freer-flowing aftermarket mufflers, we can use stainless steel components designed to better resist corrosion.
We Are Your One Stop Auto Repair Shop
For the most comprehensive best auto repair in the Des Moines metro, look no further than All Pro Servicenter. With six convenient locations, you are never far from the helpful hands of an All Pro auto technician. No matter what your issue, we have the professional auto repair services you need to keep your car or truck performing its best. Come see us today for everything from simple oil change services to complex engine repair, wheel alignment services, shock and strut replacement, and more.
