Service Notes
- Vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter should not be operated with leaded petrol. Lead will contaminate the catalytic converter.
- Do not drop the catalytic converter as it will damage the ceramic monolith.
- Do not allow water, oil or fuel to enter the converter as the ceramic monolith will be contaminated.
- Do not drive the vehicle with the engine misfiring or with any of the spark plug leads disconnected.
IMPORTANT:
Catalytic converter can be damaged or rendered infective, if:
- Operated outside the limits of the closed loop mixture control system.
- The engine burns excessive amount of oil.
- The exhaust temperature at the converter is too high (exceeds 840°C).