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Catalytic Converters
Catalytic
converters were introduced in 1975 and have been
mandatory on all vehicles manufactured since then.
An internal combustion engine, like the kind in
your vehicle, creates emissions that are bad for
the environment. To reduce pollution, a catalytic
converter changes harmful gases into harmless
ones. So you can see why it’s so important—to
everyone—that your catalytic converter is working
properly.
The catalytic converter is located in your exhaust
system, between the exhaust manifold and the
muffler. Harmful gases, like carbon monoxide,
hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen enter the
converter. There they react with chemicals and are
converted into less harmful emissions like water,
nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
Normally if there’s a problem, the “Check Engine”
or “Service Engine Soon” light will appear on your
dashboard. . We’ll check the diagnostic codes, and
if there’s trouble with your converter or O2
sensor, he’ll take care of it. (Remember, that
dashboard light doesn’t mean you have to stop
driving immediately. It’s meant as an alert, but
you should see your mechanic.
Most times, a malfunctioning catalytic converter
is a sign of another problem, like misfiring spark
plugs.