Description & Operation: Notes
NOTE:
Light Duty Emission vehicles are those vehicles whose Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) does not exceed 8500 lbs.
The catalytic converter(s) is installed in the exhaust system in front of the muffler, so that all exhaust gas must pass through the converter(s). The converter is a stainless steel muffler-shaped device that reduces exhaust emissions.
The catalyst reduces hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions. The material inside the converter is 1 of 2 types: a coated 1-piece honeycombed block (monolithic type), or small beads of catalyst-coated material.
NOTE:
Use ONLY unleaded fuel in vehicles using catalytic converters. If leaded fuel is used, the Tetra Ethel Lead will coat the palladium, platinum and rhodium, rendering these catalysts inoperative. If this happens, the converter must be replaced.