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The catalytic converters "burn" unused hydrocarbons, including raw and partially burned gasoline, and CAN burn small amounts of engine oil, providing that the engine isn't TOO messed up. But engine oil often has additives that can eventually destroy the catalytic converter.
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What's the function of the catalytic converter?
A catalytic converter is a piece of an automotive exhaust system. The catalytic converter often contains precious metals. As exhaust gases pass through the catalytic converter, chemical reactions occur which convert pollutant gases into less harmful ones.
What converter cleans harmful gases in car exhausts?
Catalytic converter.
What does a catalytic converter delete do?
If you're referring to removing the catalytic converter from your vehicle, first off this is illegal. Secondly no modern engine will run properly with the catalytic converter removed. You must have a fully functional catalytic converter in place.
Which end of a catalytic converter are exhaust gases the hottest?
Outlet
Is it dangerous not having catalytic converter?
If the vehicle came from the factory with a catalytic converter installed it is illegal to remove the converter. Also, modern engines will not run properly with the converter removed.
What happens to gas in a catalytic converter?
the gases are converted to less harmful gases as nox to no2
Can a car have more power with catalytic converter gone?
No, the vehicle will not only not have more power it will not run properly with converter removed. Secondly it is illegal to remove the catalytic converter.
How do you replace a catalytic converter to straight pipe on a 2002 grandam?
First off, it is illegal to remove the catalytic converter. Secondly the vehicle will not run properly with the converter removed.
Do headers take the place of a catalytic converter?
no, a catalytic converter removes harmful gases produced by an engine, headers simply provide increased airflow out of the exhaust
Does a missing catalytic converter effect the idle?
Yes, and it is illegal to drive a car with the converter removed.
What does the catalytic converter do in a car?
The catalytic converter converts toxic gases to harmless gases via a platinum-iridium catalyst. As the hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide pass through this catalyst, the gases are oxidized. This causes them to break down into less toxic elements.
Does your car need a catalytic converter in the state of Florida?
Yes, it is illegal to operate any vehicle that came equipped with a catalytic converter from the factory with it removed.
