How To Install Exhaust Tips

When you want your vehicle to make a visual and audible statement, replacing the exhaust tips is a great choice. With the right approach and a few essential tools, you can even add them to your vehicle yourself. Find out how to install exhaust tips and learn how to choose the right model for your car or truck. View our inventory of New Chevrolets, or If you have any questions, give us a call at 931-548-1370 today!

What Do Exhaust Tips On A Truck Do?

Also known as muffler tips, these metal parts are located at your vehicle’s rear, at the end of your exhaust system. Exhaust tips play two key roles, as they can change your car’s appearance and alter the sounds your vehicle makes.

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How Exhaust Tips Add Aesthetic Appeal

It doesn’t matter if you’ve just bought a new vehicle or if your car is a few years old. Either way, the standard-issue muffler tips for most vehicles have a plain look that’s more functional than visually appealing. The more you drive, the less attractive your muffler can look. Over time, many muffler tips lose their shine and become discolored.

New exhaust tips are designed to give your car more of a personalized look. Since exhaust tips come in a wide range of sizes and designs, they can make your vehicle look sleeker, stronger, or more high-end. No matter which exhausts tips you choose, they’re likely to draw attention and make your vehicle stand out from the crowd.

How Exhaust Tips Create Distinctive Sounds

When it comes to muffler tips, aesthetics aren’t everything. In fact, exhaust tips are also responsible for controlling the sound that emanates from your car or truck. For most vehicles, the standard muffler tips keep noise levels consistently low.

If you replace your factory-issued muffler tips with new ones, the possibilities are endless. New exhaust tips can change or amplify the noises your vehicle makes as you drive, especially if you combine a new muffler with an upgraded exhaust system.

How to Add Exhaust Tips to Your Vehicle

In most cases, it’s relatively easy to upgrade your vehicle’s exhaust tips. The experienced service team at Stan McNabb Chevrolet of Columbia can install your new exhaust tips quickly so you can hit the road in no time. But if you have a few basic tools and a new set of exhaust tips, you may be able to do the job yourself. Follow the five simple steps below to install exhaust tips on your vehicle.

• Check the Fit – Before you replace your old exhaust tips or even purchase a new set, make sure they work with your vehicle’s tailpipe. When you order spare parts, you can usually select your vehicle’s make, model, year, and trim level, allowing the system to find the right exhaust tips for you. If your vehicle doesn’t appear in the parts list or if you have an aftermarket exhaust system, however, you may have to get the number manually. Measure the diameter of your tailpipe to confirm that it fits with the new exhaust tips.
• Measure the Clearance – Next, double-check the clearance to confirm that the new exhaust tips won’t interfere with your vehicle’s bumper. Compare the length of the exhaust tips to your bumper cutouts to ensure that everything fits correctly. If the exhaust tips are too large, consider purchasing a set with a smaller profile to avoid having to make extensive custom bumper modifications.
• Remove the Old Exhaust Tips – After confirming that the new exhaust tips will fit on your vehicle, you can start the replacement process. If you’ve driven your vehicle recently, allow it to sit for about an hour to let it cool. Then remove the existing exhaust tips. You can usually take them off by unclamping or removing the bolt. If the