Straight pipes result in seriously loud exhaust noises, but in the right situations, they could reap benefits when it comes ...

The bathroom exhaust fan might be the least glamorous item in your home. It’s small, it’s noisy and most days you probably flip it on without a second thought. But ...

Contrails form when hot, moist jet exhaust condenses and freezes into ice crystals upon entering the cold upper atmosphere.

For all intents and purposes, an automobile engine is basically a large mechanism that moves air. The engine needs to be able to breathe in order to provide optimal performance. This is why, when ...

Exhaust leaks go, “WOOOOOOOOO…. You should be up cookin’ breakfast or somethin’, that’s like an alarm clock, WOOOO WOOOOO.” Wait, those are whistle tips, but exhaust leaks can be nearly as loud and a ...

Owners of diesel trucks are likely to seek methods of increasing performance and fuel economy and most probably may discover a bottleneck with the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The DPF […] ...

There's a lot going on inside your vehicle at any given time, whether you're idling at a red light or driving at freeway speeds. Much of this activity involves chemical reactions that — while ...

When you think about your car’s emissions and exhaust, you likely think about your muffler. A key component in just about any car, a muffler keeps your vehicle’s exhaust quieted and out of mind. While ...

Diesel has had a rough go of it during the last few years, but an increasingly commonplace technology is working to change the fuel's image and make diesel vehicles viable for the future. Kyle Hyatt ...

Even though most exhaust manifolds are made of cast iron or stainless steel, they are not indestructible. Over time, they can crack due to constant, extreme temperature fluctuations, leading to ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now flies around ...