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I'm at work so I can't run out to look and honestly don't remember. Is the exhaust system on these cars aluminized or stainless?
Really. Interesting, doesnt look polished.Okay so according to the dealer it is and I quote "polished stainless steel".
Yeah..... it looks more like galvanized metal to me. I'll know for sure when I get home. I'm crawling under there anyway to detail tonightReally. Interesting, doesnt look polished.
Oh no, that's not the reason I'm asking. I'd rather keep it quiet for now until I complete what I have planned B). Mileage doesn't matter since only on nice days does she come out from under the car cover and out of the garage for a day in the sun. She's got just over 3,000 miles and I've had her for 10 months!!If you're looking for some indication on how long the exhaust system may last, I'll offer up some hints. Firstly, as they say, your mileage may vary. Drive more highway miles each day and your system will laaaaassst! I drove my 2001 Elantra over 200k miles with the original exhaust system and NEVER had a problem. But, there were lots of highway miles in that 200k. If, on the other hand, you drive more city or stop and go miles, then you'll probably experience a shorter lifespan.
Great point and yes I've looked, they are quite pricey for full stainless systems. Thanks for the insight and wisdomThere is no way any manufacturer puts stainless steel exhaust system on their car that is worth less than 40k.
Look on aftermarket how much a true stainless steel exhaust costs. A lot.
Most of the time the pipes and mufflers are galvanized (aluminum plated). This creates nice silver like shine and prevents from rust.
However, the rust will begin in the weakest post, which always is the joint.
Hence, when the muffler still looks good, the joint is giving up... Therefore, whether it is "aluminzed" or not - does not matter.
very correct. if its stainless, it would be the cheapest crap stainless there is. not all stainless is created the same.There is no way any manufacturer puts stainless steel exhaust system on their car that is worth less than 40k.
Look on aftermarket how much a true stainless steel exhaust costs. A lot.
Most of the time the pipes and mufflers are galvanized (aluminum plated). This creates nice silver like shine and prevents from rust.
However, the rust will begin in the weakest post, which always is the joint.
Hence, when the muffler still looks good, the joint is giving up... Therefore, whether it is "aluminzed" or not - does not matter.
Yeah, it's looking like I'll be ordering some stainless exhaust from Summit Racing.....very correct. if its stainless, it would be the cheapest crap stainless there is. not all stainless is created the same.
so how do you explain corrosion?The exhaust system is 409 Stainless Steel.
409 SS has enough chromium and nickel to resist corrosion, but yet it will display some surface rust on the exterior of the pipe. 10yrs from now, that exhaust pipe will still look the same!!so how do you explain corrosion?
I am not sure what grade 409 is, but by general rule Stainless Steel should be corrosion resistant.
I would disagree.Okay, seriously.... modern exhaust systems stand a good chance of lasting the life of the car
yeah that would explain corrosion right there. cheap stainless.The exhaust system is 409 Stainless Steel.