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They fail because of an engine problem. Engine misfire, engine running too rich, converter contaminated with coolant due to blown head gasket, engine burning oil, & bad spark plugs or wires are the most common causes.
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What is the purpose of catalytic converters?
To completely burn any fuel not burned in combustion.
Do planes have catalytic converters?
No, planes don't have catalytic converters.
Are kia catalytic converters covered by warranty?
are catalytic converters covered by a warrenty
How many catalytic converters does a Ford Escape have?
A Ford Escape has three catalytic converters. It is known that the top two catalytic converters and their coils are costly.
Can you replace your 4 catalytic converters on a ford f150 2005 to 2 catalytic converters?
No
How many Catalytic Converters on a 2005 Expedition?
I believe there are two or three Catalytic Converters
Is a catalytic converter needed in a 1995 Saturn?
Yes. According to Federal law, catalytic converters must be maintained for all vehicles on which the converters were originally installed. The catalytic converters burn any fuel that was not completely burned in the combustion cylinder, making the exhaust considerably cleaner. Removing the catalytic converter is a violation of the law, and while your vehicle can operate quite well without the catalytic converter, you do not want to pay that fine.
What are catalytic converters made of?
Catalytic converters are made of platinum-iridium catalyst, ceramic monolith or rhodium.
Why are catalytic converters called catalytic converters?
Because they have a chemical catalyst inside them which neutralizes harmful emissions.
Is there silver in catalytic converters?
Silver is not an element found in catalytic converters. You can find platinum, which serves as a catalyst.
How many catalytic converters are in a 1999 Camry CE?
How many catalytic converters are in a 1999 Camry CE?
What element are catalytic converters in an automobile made of?
Catalytic converters are made of platinum-iridium catalyst or a ceramic monolith
