Back Pressure - Back Pressure in Automotive (four-stroke Engine) Exhaust

Back Pressure in Automotive (four-stroke Engine) Exhaust

Back pressure caused by the exhaust system (consisting of the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, muffler and connecting pipes) of an automotive four-stroke engine has a negative effect on engine efficiency resulting in a decrease of power output that must be compensated by increasing fuel consumption.

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