Tech Feature: Curbing Catalytic Converter Thefts
Catalytic converters have been disappearing at an alarming rate. The theft of these emission control devices is being perpetrated by sleazeballs looking for easy money. A thief can hock a pilfered converter for $25 to as much as $100 depending on the value of the precious metals inside it.
Bosal Expands Direct-Fit Domestic Catalytic Converter Line
Bosal USA, Inc. has just expanded its line of domestic direct-fit catalytic converters. The converters feature precision OE-fit design and flanges to assure easy replacement and trouble free installation.
Tech Tip: Faulty Catalytic Converter Can Lead to Lack of Power, Hesitation or Surge
Owners of 2000-’03 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L vehicles may complain of a lack of power, hesitation, surge and/or possible DTC P0420. This can be the result of the catalytic converter degrading and it will need to be replaced. DTC P0420 means the rear oxygen (O2) sensor has too much activity. This means it must be working and therefore the catalytic converter is bad and needs to be replaced. Be sure to perform ….
Eastern Reaches Milestone with Direct-Fit and Universal Catalytic Converter Coverage
Eastern Catalytic has dramatically increased the market coverage for its growing direct-fit and universal-fit catalytic converters programs. Eastern now offers approximately 1,300 direct-fit catalytic converter part numbers with coverage for more than 25,000 domestic and ….
Walker Extends Catalytic Converter Coverage
The Walker line of catalytic converters from Tenneco Inc. offers significantly increased coverage of OBDII and older applications, as well as vehicles registered in California, thanks to Tenneco’s aggressive investment in the development of new direct-fit converter SKUs for domestic and foreign-nameplate models ….
Bosal Launches New Catalytic Converter Catalog
Bosal’s new Catalytic Converter catalog covers the company’s comprehensive line of direct-fit and universal catalytic converters for cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks. Application coverage ranges from 1975 to 2007 for both import and domestic vehicles. The new catalog includes ….
Tech Feature: Catalytic Converter Diagnosis
The catalytic converter is probably the most important emission control device on a vehicle because it cleans up the pollutants in the exhaust. Thanks to fuel injection, oxygen sensors in the exhaust manifolds, and a feedback fuel control system, emissions are kept to a minimum. Even so, some pollution is still produced and must be eliminated by the converter. So the converter must be in good condition and working correctly to keep tailpipe emissions to an ….
Catalytic Converter Diagnosis
The catalytic converter is probably the most important emission control device on a vehicle because it cleans up the pollutants in the exhaust. Thanks to fuel injection, oxygen sensors in the exhaust manifolds, and a feedback fuel control system, emissions are kept to a minimum. Even so, some pollution is still produced and must be
New Bosal Catalog Covers Import Exhaust and Catalytic Converters
Bosal’s new full-line import exhaust products catalog covers the company’s complete line of one-piece, direct-fit replacement import exhaust systems, mufflers, catalytic converters, pipes and accessories. More than 2,800 import makes and models, from Acura to Volvo, are featured along with complete application data, ordering information and illustrations.
Tech Tip: Catalytic Converters Play an Important Role in the Emissions-Compliant Engine
The design and function of catalytic converters has changed dramatically since their introduction in 1975. The first "two-way" catalytic converters were oxidizing-only designs that combined hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) with oxygen to form water vapor (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Oxidizing converters were originally manufactured in pellet bed or monolithic "honeycomb" styles. Currently, the monolithic style has proven to be the most durable.