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Does A Catalytic Converter Do? In an effort to control automotive emissions, reduce carbon monoxide, smog, and acid rain catalytic converters began appearing on cars in the 1970's. Over the decades, automotive manufacturers have used many methods to control exhaust emissions. Exhaust gas re-circulation, containment systems for evaporative emission, on board engine management systems, air pumps, are just some examples of their efforts, but the single most effective way to reduce exhaust emissions has been the catalytic converter.... Read More |
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do I know if my catalytic converter is defective? Catalytic converters are defective when they become clogged or poisoned. You may sometimes be able to feel when a converter is partially clogged, or defective, when you do not go any faster when you step on the throttle. This may also be accompanied with a noticeable drop in gas mileage.... Read More |
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Did My Catalytic Converter Fail? If your catalytic converter failed you have a problem. Do not just change the catalytic converter without determining the possible cause for it failure. Some common causes are listed below. Out Of Tune Engine Anytime an engine is running out of tune due to improper air/fuel mixture, misfiring cylinders, faulty engine sensors, incorrect ignition timing, etc., damage to the catalytic converter will be incurred. Proper and regular servicing per the auto manufacturers recommendations are necessary to prevent premature catalytic converter failure..... Read More |
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