tailpipes
Car exhaust tubes
Tailpipes are the rear exhaust pipes of motor vehicles—the visible tubes at the back where engine exhaust exits.
The word appears in discussions of emissions and pollution: tailpipe emissions, tailpipe standards.
A single vehicle has a tailpipe; the plural typically refers to multiple vehicles or to emissions policy affecting fleets.
Sound-dampening exhaust component
- catalytic converterExhaust detoxification unit
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- resonatorFrequency-amplifying device
silencer · manifold · downpipe · headers · dual exhaust · tips · hangers · clamps
Sunlight-activated urban pollution
- carbon monoxideToxic combustion byproduct gas
- CO2Carbon dioxide formula
- hydrocarbonsCarbon-hydrogen organic compounds
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
greenhouse gases · pollution · catalytic converter · emissions testing · EPA · standards · regulations · clean air
Low rolling sound
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- backfireYield unintended consequences
- popFizzy drink, regionally
crackle · growl · burble · rasp · decibels · loudness · resonance · cold start
Sound-dampening exhaust component
- resonatorFrequency-amplifying device
- catalytic converterExhaust detoxification unit
- tipsExtras for servers
- hangersCloset garment holders
clamps · gaskets · flanges · heat shields · downpipe · headers · collector · reducer
Trade in replacement parts
- customHabitual group practice
- cat-backExhaust system downstream of converter
- performanceCarrying out a task
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
welding · fabrication · stainless steel · titanium · carbon fiber · turndown · side exit
muffler
Sound-dampening exhaust component
- catalytic converterExhaust detoxification unit
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
resonator · silencer · manifold · downpipe · headers · dual exhaust · tips · hangers · clamps · gaskets
smog
Sunlight-activated urban pollution
- carbon monoxideToxic combustion byproduct gas
- CO2Carbon dioxide formula
- hydrocarbonsCarbon-hydrogen organic compounds
particulates · greenhouse gases · pollution · catalytic converter · emissions testing · EPA · standards · regulations · clean air · exhaust gases
rumble
Low rolling sound
pop · crackle · growl · burble · rasp · decibels · loudness · resonance · cold start · rev
muffler
Sound-dampening exhaust component
- resonatorFrequency-amplifying device
- catalytic converterExhaust detoxification unit
- tipsExtras for servers
hangers · clamps · gaskets · flanges · heat shields · downpipe · headers · collector · reducer · adapter
aftermarket
Trade in replacement parts
- customHabitual group practice
- cat-backExhaust system downstream of converter
- performanceCarrying out a task
upgrade · welding · fabrication · stainless steel · titanium · carbon fiber · turndown · side exit
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- pollutersfactories, power plants, coal plants, oil refineries, cars
- Air Pollutantssmoke, smog, soot, exhaust, fumes
- auto wasteused oil, oil filters, antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission fluid
tailpipesair intakes
Engine breathing ports
air filters · carburetors · fuel injectors · intake valves · grilles
tailpipeszero emissions
No pollutants produced
electric motors · battery packs · clean energy · charging ports · zero-emission vehicles
- tailpipe fumes
- tailpipe exhaust
- tailpipe emissionsGases vehicles expel