Title: Inspect integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shields; determine necessary action.
Course: Automotive Technology II (20104-II) > Section: Engine Performance: Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems

Inspection should include

- conducting a visual inspection for leaks and proper operation
- adjusting/correcting heat shield placement
- using scan tool to check performance of the exhaust system components.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Level
VIII. Engine Performance
C. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems
Task 3

Process/Skill Questions:

- What does the heat shield protect?
- What noise might be caused by a failed catalytic converter?
- What can noise indicate about exhaust issues? How might noise help pinpoint problems?