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How can you make catalytic converters work when they are cold?
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Will a catalytic converters work better when they get hot if its cloged?
It will not work better if it is hot or cold if it is clogged. Replace it.
What are catalytic converters?
Catalytic converters are a device in the exhaust system that helps reduce the toxicity of emmisions put out by cars. They work by heating up the metal structure and burning up any left over gasses from the combustion of the cylinder.
Why is it important that catalytic converters start working at as low a temperature as possible?
Catalytic converters are used to reduce emissions, however they only work at high temperatures, while they are warming up they do not reduce emissions, so the quicker they are functioning, the lower the emissions will be.
Will aftermarket catalytic converters mess up the O2 sensor?
A quality aftermarket catalytic converter will work fine as long as everything else is in good working order.
What makes the catalytic converter go bad?
Many of the compounds that make your engine oil work better on the INSIDE of the engine are also "poisonous" to your catalytic converter as your engine starts to use oil. The nice thing about catalytic converters, they burn unused hydrocarbons that come out the exhaust. You may not KNOW that your engine is burning oil until the catalytic converter gives out or even gets plugged up. Watch the oil level in the crankcase. If it drops with no evidence of leaking, it's burning and your catalytic converter will die.
How do you make 02sensors worke with no converters?
They will still work with no converters. The O2 sensor downstream from the catalytic converter is there to monitor the function of the converter its self. So if you remove the converter, the second sensor will trigger the "check engine" light. The sensors (and the entire engine its self) is not effected, however. The light is basically just telling you the converter is no longer working, which is no surprise if it has been removed.
What is in a catalytic converter?
A catalytic converter works by the various precious minerals and metals inside it. Quite simply they convert the dangerous chemicals inside the exhaust gases(carbon monixide,NOx etc) into less harmful ones (carbon dioxide etc). Due to the minerals and metals inside though they are often target to thieves as they can fetch quite a high price at the scrap yard. The catalytic converters that got stole off the HGV's at our work had a value of £800!Catalytic converters work by having the heated gases react with the precious metals in the catalytic converter. There is platinum palladium and rhodium in a catalytic converter all three are very expensive and rare metals. Because of the honeycomb shape of the catalytic biscuit there is a lot of surface area for the gas to be neutralized on.Prior to catalytic converters being on every car for every mile you drove your car would punch out somewhere around 100g's of pollution. After the addition of catalytic converters with platinum and palladium this number dropped to less than 1g of pollution per mile. After the addition of rhodium it dropped N/E which is non detectable.
How much does it cost for a muffler and catalytic converter on a ford ranger?
I don't know about the catalytic converter (typically Rangers -at least the 4.0L V6 has 2 catalytic converters). But for the rest of the exhaust system : with 2 prebend pipes, gaskets and the muffler, you are looking at anywhere from $ 361 to $ 457.00 as of Dec 15, 2011. - it also depends on the shop who does the work. Hope this helps.
Can catalytic LEL gas detector work in nitrogen atmosphere?
No, they need O2 to get the catalytic beads to work.
Can koyote soft converter work for mac computers?
The Koyote converters only work with the Windows operating system. There are numerous such converters available for the Mac.
What are advantages of using catalyst?
In the chemical industry and the industrial research, catalysis play an important role.The different catalysts are in constant development to fulfill economic, political and environmental demands.When using a catalyst it is possible to replace a polluting chemical reaction with a more environmental friendly alternative. Today, and in the future this can be vital for the chemical industry.The catalysts could help in accelerating chemical reactions and/or making it possible at lower temperatures.
Can exposure to the cold make you stronger?
No, the cold doesn't make you stronger nor does it make you sick, however having a cold shower after you work out is good for your muscles.
