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How do catalytic converters reduce the amount of polluting gases released by cars?
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∙ 15y ago
They convert nitrous oxides, unburnt fuel, and carbon monoxide to water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
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Amount of titanium in catalytic converters?
1 oz.
How important is a catalytic converter in a standard car?
To keep the car running - not at all. To minimize the amount of polluting exhaust - very.
Why will catalytic converters not help to solve the problem of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
because they do not help to reduce the amount of co2 in the atmosphere
What is an o2 sensor in an 1998 xtl 4x4 for explorer do?
The O2 sensors ( 2 of them ) nearest the engine are used to sense the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gasses and send a signal to the PCM that adjusts the air / fuel mixture for the engine . The O2 sensors ( 2 of them ) after the catalytic converters are called catalyst monitors and monitor how well the catalytic converters are performing
Why do you use catalytic converters in exhausts?
To reduce the amount of NOx, CO and HC that is expelled into the environment from a vehicle's exhaust. In other words, it helps keep the air we breathe a bit cleaner.
What does an oxygen sensor do in a 1996 ford explorer?
The oxygen sensors located before ( upstream ) of the catalytic converters are used to " sense " the amount of oxygen in the exhaust to adjust the air / fuel ratio for the engine
Will removing catalytic converter have negative effects on an engine?
As far as the environment is concerned, yes. Catalytic converters are very important in regulating the amount of pollution your vehicle emits. As far as vehicle performance, removing a catalytic converter could increase horsepower and exhaust flow. Removing the converter can (and does on most) cause the computer to over-correct for the improper oxygen sensor readings. This over-correction usually causes a reduction in power, economy, and running performance. It is also highly illegal.
When you use catalytic converter to reduce the pollution from car exhausts is it useful or harmful?
its useful because it reduces the amount of harmful gases but it does not get rid of it completely. it reduses the amount of NOx, CO and HC that is released in the air
What would a volcano do to atmosphere?
When it erupts, it releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, polluting it.
How do you melt platinum?
Seeing as this is in the car section....if this question is to see if its possible to extract the tiny amount of platinum from the ceramic lattice inside stolen catalytic converters, the answer is; you dont. Aside from destroying someone else's property by stealing the converter off their car, you will probably start a house fire trying to do it.
How can you reduce the amount of NO formed in automobile engines?
catalytic converter i think
How often should a catalytic converter be replaced on a 2002 Impala LS?
only need to replace if it is clogged up or burned out.if a mechanic tells you it needs replacing at x amount of miles, he is just after your money. catalictic converters are very expensive to buy,so unless it is causing a problem,LEAVE IT ALONE
