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It is part of the exhaust system. It can be anywhere between the exhaust manifold and the muffler. It is usually half way between the manifold and the muffler. Some cars have two. The purpose of the converter is to change the carbon monoxide in the exhaust to sulfur dioxide. Carbon monoxide is a greenhouse gas and sulfur dioxide is not.
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What is the device fitted into car to reduce pollution?
catalytic converter
Can you drive a car without a catalytic converter?
Yes, a car can be driven without a catalytic converter. However, it is illegal to drive a car without them because of emissions.
Can you run without a catalytic converter?
Can? Yes. Should you? No. It is illegal to drive a car that came equipped with a catalytic converter without one. There is no benefit to removing a converter from a modern car.
What converter cleans harmful gases in car exhausts?
Catalytic converter.
Does your car 1992 model need a catalytic converter is it the LAW?
If it came from the factory with a catalytic converter then it must have one
Where is the oxygen sensor on the catalytic converter on a 1999 civic ex?
The oxygen sensor on a 1999 Honda Civic is located on top of the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter is under the car.
Where is the Catalytic Converter at on a 2001 Kia Spectra?
The Catalytic Converter is located in the middle of the car underneath. about 3/4 of the way towards the front of the car
Is ok to remove catalytic converter?
No, it is illegal to remove a catalytic converter punishable with a $1,000 fine. Besides the car will not run correct with the converter missing.
Why would catalytic converter have to replaced on a new car with 20000 miles?
A catalytic converter can be ruined by a engine that is missing and dumping raw fuel into the converter.
How many miles to replace the catalytic converter?
A catalytic converter may last the life of the car. There is no set time to replace it.
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.
Is it illegal for a dealer to sell a car without a catalytic converter?
Yes and No. A dealer should not be able to sell a car without a catalytic converter. However, the dealer should assume that every car it purchases has a catalytic converter. Therefore, if the dealer was unaware, then the dealer has no liability in selling a car without a CAT. Ultimately, the liability lies in the individual whom removed the catalytic converter in the first place.
