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What is the lifespan of a catalytic converter?

That depends on the engine and the fuel you've used. If the engine starts burning oil a catalytic converter can fail rapidly. Some fuel additives can also cause a catalytic converter to fail prematurely.


What is the difference between and after market catalytic converter and an OEM catalytic converter?

A OEM converter should bolt in exactly like the original, an after market may have to be cut and welded in.


Can you put the catalytic converter before the muffler?

The catalytic converter is always in front of the muffler. Somewhere in the first third of the exaust system. Varies car to car.


What is the P430 error code on a 2003 Toyota Highlander?

That code means that the oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter on bank 2 is detecting that the converter is not working as efficiently as it should be. It could be a bad oxygen sensor, a bad catalytic converter or and exhaust leak.


Can replacing the flange gasket to exhaust manifold clear a p0420?

Not likely because: Code p0420 refers to a problem with your catalytic converter. The engine computer is able to test that converter by using an oxygen sensor before and after the converter. The computer can only test the converter under very specific driving conditions. If the computer determines that it is a good time to test the catalytic converter it will run the test. It compares the oxygen sensor readings in front of the converter to the readings behind the converter to see if the catalytic converter is functioning properly. If it is not functioning properly it will trigger a p0420. Sometimes if a catalytic converter is on the virge of failing it may fail one test and pass the next. This will cause your check engine light to come off and on every once in a while when the test is performed.

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What's the function of the catalytic converter?

A catalytic converter is a piece of an automotive exhaust system. The catalytic converter often contains precious metals. As exhaust gases pass through the catalytic converter, chemical reactions occur which convert pollutant gases into less harmful ones.


Is a catalytic converter required for a 1998 dodge ram 2500 with an aftermarket exhaust?

Yes, legally and for the computer to function correctly you will need a catalytic converter.


Can you remove the catalytic converter on a 2005 Malibu and the car function fine?

No.No.


Can a vehicle function without a catalytic converter?

Yes, but it would not be legal to drive.


Can a vehicle function well without a catalytic converter?

No, it will not run properly with the converter removed. Besides it is illegal to remove the converter from any vehicle.


What is the device fitted into car to reduce pollution?

catalytic converter


The function of a catalytic converter is primarily to?

Help clean up vehicles exhaust emissions.


Can you take off the catalytic converter and replace it with flowmaster?

Legally you can only replace a catalytic converter with another catalytic converter.


Does a 1984 jaguar xjs have a catalytic converter?

Yes, it has a catalytic converter.


Is upstream before the catalytic converter and downstream after the catalytic converter?

Yes


What is the surface area of a catalytic converter?

what is the surface area of a catalytic converter


Is there a cover for the catalytic converter that stops theft?

There is not an antitheft cover for the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter gets extremely hot and cannot be covered.