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From 1994 onwards, they were required to have a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst. From 2008 onwards (in the US), a set of emissions standards requiring highway diesel engines to have a Diesel Particulate Filter went into effect. From 2012 onwards, engines over a certain displacement required a complete aftertreatment system, with a DOC, DPF, and Selective Catalytic Reduction, which uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
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Are catalytic converters required in Virginia?
It is a federal law that catalytic converters are required on all cars built after 1975
When did they start putting catalytic converters on cars?
The first year for Catalytic converters was 1975They were first required on all cars in 1975.
is there a federal law on catalytic converters?
Yes. All cars made after 1975 are required to have one.
Do 1995 cars have catylitic converters?
American cars have had catalytic converters since the mid 1970's.
What metal is shiny used for jewelry and in catalytic converters for cars?
Platinum
When did they start inserting catalytic converters into cars?
the mid 1970s
What are some common uses for rhodium?
Catalytic converters for cars.
What cars have the most platinum in their catalytic converters?
Mercedes,bmw,acura
Is it only petrol engine cars that have catalytic converters fitted?
No, diesels can and do have them also.
What devices are used in cars and trucks to reduce carbon monoxide emissions?
Catalytic converters.
Do cars emit carbon monoxide?
very little since the invention of catalytic converters.
Why do old cars give more carbon monoxide?
Old cars give off more carbon dioxide because they do not have catalytic converters. Catalytic converters act as catalysts, converting dangerous substances such carbon monoxide into harmless compounds.
