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Catalytic Converter Basics
 
The following pictures outline the basic construction and function of a typical catalytic converter.  If you have experienced a problem with your catalytic converter, you will want to read over the "Converter Failures" & "Converter Efficiency" outlines below.  It is important that steps are taken to prevent future damage to your catalytic converter.  Repairing the original problem will not only protect further damage to your emissions system, but this will help maximize your engines performance and gas mileage.  For more information on improving gas mileage or fuel efficiency, follow this link to "Oxygen Sensor Basics".
 
Quality Construction (A) : Inside the Car Sound converter you will find various components maximizing quality and efficiency. Click on the picture to take a closer look.
Quality Construction (A)
Inside the Car Sound converter you will find various components maximizing quality and efficiency. Click on the picture to take a closer look.
Quality Construction (B) : Inside the Car Sound converter you will find various components maximizing quality and efficiency. Click on the picture to take a closer look.
Quality Construction (B)
Inside the Car Sound converter you will find various components maximizing quality and efficiency. Click on the picture to take a closer look.
Understanding Converter Functions (A) : What is the actual function of a catalytic converter? How does a catalytic converter burn emissions? If you are curious as to the reaction or function of a catalytic converter, these next two pictures will give you the knowledge your looking for. Click on the picture to take a closer look.
Understanding Converter Functions (A)
What is the actual function of a catalytic converter?

How does a catalytic converter burn emissions?

If you are curious as to the reaction or function of a catalytic converter, these next two pictures will give you the knowledge your looking for. Click on the picture to take a closer look.
Understanding Converter Functions (B) : For 1997 and earlier models, this graph will be a helpful tool in understanding your DEQ emmissions page. Helpful service recommendations are outlined depending on the type of rich or lean conditions your vehicle is experiencing. Click on the picture to take a closer look.
Understanding Converter Functions (B)
For 1997 and earlier models, this graph will be a helpful tool in understanding your DEQ emmissions page. Helpful service recommendations are outlined depending on the type of rich or lean conditions your vehicle is experiencing.
Click on the picture to take a closer look.
Catalytic Converter Failures : An important part of diagnosing converter failure is to examine the inner portion for visual problems. This outline shows the most common problems associated with converter failure and the possible causes that should be serviced to prevent future damage.
Catalytic Converter Failures
An important part of diagnosing converter failure is to examine the inner portion for visual problems. This outline shows the most common problems associated with converter failure and the possible causes that should be serviced to prevent future damage.
Converter Efficiency : These helfpul tips are an important part of converter failure prevention. Click on the picture for a closer look.
Converter Efficiency
These helfpul tips are an important part of converter failure prevention. Click on the picture for a closer look.