Yes, diesel engines are required to have catalytic converters, specifically diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs), to reduce harmful emissions. These converters help to minimize pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. In many regions, regulations mandate the use of advanced emission control technologies, including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, to meet stringent environmental standards. As a result, modern diesel engines are equipped with various emission control systems, including catalytic converters, to comply with these regulations.
From 1994 onwards, they were required to have a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst. From 2008 onwards (in the US), a set of emissions standards requiring highway diesel engines to have a Diesel Particulate Filter went into effect. From 2012 onwards, engines over a certain displacement required a complete aftertreatment system, with a DOC, DPF, and Selective Catalytic Reduction, which uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
Actually, they don't. They have trap oxidizers which have the same effect of a catalytic converter but is an entirely different part.
No, diesel and petrol catalytic converters are not the same. Diesel catalytic converters are designed to handle different exhaust compositions and operate at higher temperatures, often incorporating additional components like diesel particulate filters (DPFs) to capture soot. Petrol catalytic converters primarily focus on reducing carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides. Their differing functions and materials reflect the distinct emissions produced by diesel and petrol engines.
No they do not.
I'm pretty sure that all gasoline or diesel powered vehicles in the U.S are required to have a catalytic converter. Yes, it is illegal to remove a catalytic converter in any state.
Diesel vehicles do not have catalytic converters. Diesels sometimes have a part called a resonator or a diesel particulate filter. Since it doesn't exist, there is no legality issue.
Diesels as a rule don't have catalytic converters. THey might have particle filters though.
Any diesel engine can run on quality biodiesel. Older engines even better. New engines can loose their warranty if you use biodiesel, so please check.
None. A Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and a catalytic converter (as used on gas engines) are extremely different, as is their construction.
Yes, since 2007.Yes, since 2007.
Yes, a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel is required to have a catalytic converter. Diesel vehicles are generally equipped with catalytic converters to help reduce harmful emissions, although they may differ from those found in gasoline vehicles. In the case of the Ram 2500, it may also have additional emissions control systems, such as a diesel particulate filter (DPF), to meet environmental regulations. Always check local regulations, as requirements can vary by state or region.
if the 2003 ,350 is a diesel, there is no catalictic converter. only gas engines have them