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Catalytic Converter: Description and Operation





GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The exhaust system of the vehicle consists of the exhaust manifold, exhaust No.1 pipe, exhaust No.2 pipe, muffler, seals, gasket, etc. The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device added to the exhaust system to lower the level of Hydrocarbon (HO), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) pollutants in the exhaust gas.

CAUTION:
Be sure to use UNLEADED FUEL for the catalytic converter equipped vehicle. Use of LEADED FUEL will affect performance of the catalytic converter adversely to a great extent.