We bought our toyota brand new. after how many miles on average can i expect exhaust system leaks?
Exhaust systems last longest when fully heated up and dried out regularly. A car driven 5 miles to and from work will rot the exhaust much faster than 10 miles or more. At the average American 12k mi./yr, our 98 Sienna van needed a muffler only at 75k, and all if it from the manifolds back at 135k.
4 wheels will provide better support for the entire car; 3 wheels can work, but it depends on how you build your cars frame; why not try both and see which works best. you could also experiment with different materials; some may be bulkier; but weigh less; which will help your overall distance
That's a difficult question to answer. Exhausts are made of durable materials, so it depends on what external conditions they're exposed to.
if you're not near salt water or where they put salt on roads for snow removal, i've seen 'em, in general, last ten plus, plus, years. muffs will come and go. consumable item there. especially since most pump fuel is now of ethanol blend. and muffs have spots where moisture gets trapped for a brief amount of time. unlike a pipe where water can move, or the cat where moisture gets cooked regardless. hopefully if the vehicle is cared for, the cataverter will live long. the piping will live a long time. i lived on the coast. seattle. and my *piping* on my 93 toy pu is still good. third muff, second tail pipe. everything else is acceptable. and like most 4x4 vehicles, my 4x4 has seen more adverse conditions than just a street vehicle. ------------ mother is correct on short jaunts and not fully dissipating condensation. but that scenario is far and few between. those that only use a vehicle as a local grocery getter and nothing else. has everything to do with the environment as well. local weather and local road conditions are all in play.
nope.,.i would suggest to look it up online
