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There are three basic types of automotive catalytic converters; Two-Way, Three-Way and Three-Way + Air. Each type uses a slightly different method and chemistry to reduce the harmful elements in exhaust emissions. Early model converters used a pelletised catalyst, but most modern converters are now designed with a free-flowing honeycomb ceramic catalyst. The type of converter required on a particular vehicle varies with model year, engine size and vehicle weight. Some vehicles even make use of more than one type of converter or a pre-converter to meet emission reduction standards.
A Two-Way converter, used on American cars between 1975 - 1980, oxidizes unburned harmful hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide into water and carbon dioxide. The first vehicles with catalytic converters had Two-Way reduction only capabilities.
A Three-Way converter is a triple purpose converter. It reduces nitrous oxides into nitrogen and oxygen. And, like the two-way converter, it oxidizes unburned harmful hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide into water and carbon dioxide. Hope this helps, Ron Harris
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What is a catalytic converter used for?
A catalytic converter is used to filter out the harmful gasses that vehicles put into the air. There are two way and three way catalytic converters, the two way cats are on diesel trucks and the three way cats are on gas vehicles.
How can you pass inspection when you need a catalytic converter?
There's no possible way to pass inspection with a bad catalytic converter, if if you find out you have a bad catalytic converter during your inspection you have a chance after you after you have replaced the catalytic converter and the inspection no no charge/free!!
Where is the O2 sensor on a 1998 Dodge Caravan?
There are two. One on each side of the catalytic converter in the exhaust.There are two. One on each side of the catalytic converter in the exhaust.
When is it time to change your catalyst converter?
A Catalytic Converter can fail if it becomes clogged or poisoned but there is no way of knowing when it is clogged. Replace your Catalytic Converter when it starts to malfunction.
Where is the o2 sensor located on a 2000 dodge neon?
There are two, one on each side of the catalytic converter on the back of the engine.There are two, one on each side of the catalytic converter on the back of the engine.
What is the device fitted into car to reduce pollution?
catalytic converter
What is an easy way to cut off a catalytic converter?
It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter without replacing it. Don't cut it off, unbolt it.
How many catalytic converter is on the Kia Sedona?
two
How many and where are oxygen sensors for 1998 Dodge Durango V8 5.2?
There are two, one on each side of the catalytic converter.There are two, one on each side of the catalytic converter.
Where is the oxygen sensor on a 97 dodge ram 1500?
There are two. The upstream is screwed into the front of the catalytic converter. The downstream is in the pipe after the catalytic converter.
Does a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara have two catalytic converters?
If it has a 2.5 V6 it does if its 4cyl. it may have a pre catalytic converter and a post converter
Where is the Catalytic Converter at on a 2001 Kia Spectra?
The Catalytic Converter is located in the middle of the car underneath. about 3/4 of the way towards the front of the car
