How Do You Upgrade A Diesel Exhaust System?
A diesel exhaust system is designed to remove the emissions from a diesel engine, which differs from a gasoline engine in several ways. The biggest is that diesel engines don’t have spark plugs: The diesel fuel ignites spontaneously in the engine rather than needing a spark to ignite. A diesel exhaust system is similar to a gasoline exhaust system in layout, but the specifics differ slightly and requires attention when you upgrade it. Step 1 Raise the vehicle up on a jack or hydraulic lift so that you can upgrade the diesel exhaust system safely. Step 2 Locate the turbo in the engine and remove the band clamp connecting it to the downpipe with a screwdriver. Step 3 Disconnect the down pipe from the transmission and the muffler with a welding torch or simply by removing the support bolts, depending on the vehicle. Step 4 Detach the muffler and the catalytic converter if necessary. Not every exhaust system upgrade requires it, but if a new muffler or converter is involved, the old ones s
