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Catalytic Converter: Description and Operation



Exhaust System







Three Way Catalytic Converters
The catalytic converters each contain two bricks coated with palladium/rhodium. These elements are utilized to control the emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from the engine.

Oxidation Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter contains a brick coated with platinum. This element is utilized to control the emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and particles of matter from the engine.