Typically yes. Your vehicle can operate without a Catalytic Converter. It may throw an engine fault code as it does look for the catalyst to filter before reaching the rear oxygen sensor present in your exhaust system to adjust fuel curves or Air to Fuel ratio. There are work arounds for this. BUT – some … Read more
Author: CJN. Thursday, – 6:23am. Thefts of catalytic converters, devices mounted near the tailpipe that change environmentally hazardous engine exhaust into less harmful gases, have skyrocketed during the pandemic, driven by high unemployment, more cars sitting in driveways and a spike in the value of the metals used to … We are in the process … Read more
Two-way catalytic converters do a poor job of reducing NOx (nitrogen oxides), which led to the development of three-way plus air converters. In addition to the two oxidation catalysts, they add a third chemical process: a reduction catalyst that converts NOx into N2 (nitrogen) and O2 (oxygen). Most vehicles built since the early 1980s use … Read more
The catalytic converter was invented by Eugene Houdry, a French mechanical engineer and expert in catalytic oil refining who lived in the U.S. around 1950. When the results of early studies of smog in Los Angeles were published, … A Brief History of Catalytic Converters The first patent for a catalytic converter was given to … Read more
What states have the most catalytic converters stolen? 1st – California 2nd – Texas 3rd – Minnesota 4th – North Carolina 5th – Illinois. What states require catalytic converters? All 50 states require catalytic converters. The upstream (before the catalytic converter) O2 sensor is the primary input to the powertrain control module (PCM) for fuel … Read more
Removing the Converter. In short: DON’T. If your car came with a catalytic converter you’re looking at fines of up to $10,000 for removing it. Sort of. Removing the catalytic converter is illegal, but getting caught without one isn’t. Most states will simply suspend your smog certification until you get a new one installed. Catalytic … Read more
In short: DON’T. If your car came with a catalytic converter you’re looking at fines of up to $10,000 for removing it. Sort of. Removing the catalytic converter is illegal, but getting caught without one isn’t. Most states will simply suspend your smog certification until you get a new one installed. 1. The vehicle is … Read more
Removing the catalytic converter may create a circumstance where you trigger a fault code in your vehicle. If you have a check engine light, then this will illuminate on your heads-up display. Although you can get around this issue on some vehicles by fitting a spacer on your downstream O2 sensor (the lambda sensor), there … Read more
About Vehicle Inspections. Basic (non-commercial) Vehicles: Vehicles need to be inspected once every two years in New Jersey with the exception of new vehicles. New vehicles need a five-year inspection. To determine when you vehicle is due for inspection, check the inspection sticker on your windshield. You may complete your inspection up to … If … Read more
List of Cars Having a Catalytic Converter. Following are some of the cars that have a catalytic converter installed in them: Trucks taller than 4x4s; Toyota Auris; Lexus RX; Toyota Prius; Honda Jazz; Ferrari F430; Frequently Asked Questions. 1. Do all cars have a catalytic converter? Yes, all the cars manufactured after 1992 consist of … Read more