The rearmost length of tubing in a vehicle's exhaust routing, connecting the muffler to the open air. It directs hot, toxic exhaust gases safely away from the passenger compartment and bodywork. The diameter and tip design can influence exhaust note and backpressure.
Heard on the job
Check the tailpipe for heavy soot buildup, it might be running too rich.
Also heard as
- exhaust tip
Related terms
Muffler
An acoustic chamber in the exhaust system designed to reduce the noise generated by combustion.
Exhaust system
The piping and components that route spent combustion gases away from the engine.
Straight-pipe
To remove a vehicle's mufflers and catalytic converters, replacing them with empty tubing.