2007-02-12 02:52:36 · 5 answers · asked by cruiser 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
So in other words, if you're told that a car has an afermarket muffler, it means it was not added by manufacturer? Is it a good thing or bad? I'm totally clueless when it comes to these things.
2007-02-12 02:59:59 · update #1
It just means that they had a new one put on. After a lot of miles, they rust out so you need a new one. Or they put a performance muffler on. Either way, it has no effect on the way your car should internally run. I use FLOWMASTER on my truck.
2007-02-12 03:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by dave k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A muffler that was not specifically manufactured for the automaker. Many are the same as or better than those you would buy at your dealer. Some offer increased flow for better performance, and some just give a different sound. Some are exactly like those installed at the factory; they just weren't purchased at the dealer.
2007-02-12 10:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe an aftermarket muffler means a muffler that is "universal". It can fit your car but it is not made from your car's manufacturer.
2007-02-12 11:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by Onique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop,and its just a muffler made cheaper than the original one is ,and its a replacement for the original one,one thing about those,they are cheaper to buy,but the quality of them isn't that good and they don't last too long,good luck i hope this help,s.
2007-02-12 10:58:26 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not a factory stock muffler
2007-02-12 10:56:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋