OEM Vehicle Exhaust Gaskets

Your vehicle's factory exhaust system depends on the exhaust gaskets to seal the various connection points and prevent toxic engine fumes from escaping into the atmosphere. That ensures those noxious fumes make their way to the catalytic converter for safe handling, as the federal government mandates.

What Types of Exhaust Gaskets are There?

The three main types of exhaust gaskets are exhaust manifold gaskets, flange gaskets, and ring gaskets. The exhaust manifold gasket is the one responsible for ensuring that the gases flow into the catalytic converter. It seals the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head in the engine. If your engine is a V6 or lV8, you have two exhaust manifolds -- so two exhaust gaskets are required.

Flange and ring gaskets fit in elsewhere through the system, like the connection point between your exhaust pipe and exhaust manifold.

What Are Exhaust Gaskets Made Of?

Exhaust gaskets are most often composed of embossed steel, graphite, ceramic composite, or a fibrous material. What's important, though, is that whatever material is used is capable of withstanding the high temperatures produced when your engine's running.

How Do You Spot Faulty Exhaust Gaskets?

No matter how high the quality, unfortunately, exhaust gaskets can eventually go bad. Signs of trouble include:

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