Oem Catalytic Converter

Oem Catalytic Converter FAQ

What are the uses of a catalytic converter?

Catalytic converters are exhaust emission devices used to reduce the toxic gases and pollutants created by vehicles' internal combustion engines.

What is the bad catalytic converter symptoms?

Rattling noises from under the vehicle are another symptom of a bad or failing catalytic converter. If a catalytic converter becomes old or damaged internally from excessively rich fuel mixtures, the catalyst coated honeycomb meshes on the inside of the converter can collapse or break apart, causing a rattle.

What exactly does the catalytic converter do?

A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device that reduces toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas. They do this by catalysing a redox reaction, which is the name for an oxidation and a reduction reaction.

How to replace catalytic converter?

How to Replace a Catalytic ConverterRaise the vehicle, preferably at both the front and rear, high enough for you to slide underneath and work comfortably.Disconnect and remove the O2 sensors from the catalytic converter. Most cars built after 1996 will have one sensor before the converter and another after it.Remove the bad catalytic converter. Depending on whether it's OEM or not and/or how old the car is, it may be welded in, it may be welded on one ...Using a sanding block or gasket cleaner on a drill, thoroughly clean the flanges on the manifold/muffler/exhaust pipe if so equipped.Remove the rest of the exhaust and hangers that need replacement.Compare the pipe sizes of the new converter and the existing pipe. ...Install any new exhaust pipes prior to installing the new catalytic converter. Don't forget new gaskets.Making sure you get flow direction correct and install new donut gaskets, install the new converter.Start the engine and check for leaks. Admire your work. Have you ever replaced a catalytic converter?