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PaceSetter Performance Products Offers California Legal Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter For 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla

PaceSetter Performance Products, designers and manufacturers of quality-made, affordably-priced exhaust systems and components, now offers a direct-fit catalytic converter for the 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla and 1999-2001 Chevrolet Prizm with the 1.8L engine. It is approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for sale and use in California and for CA-emissions-equipped cars in NY. PaceSetter

PaceSetter Performance Products Offers California Legal Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter For 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, 2.0L Engine

PaceSetter Performance Products, designers and manufacturers of quality-made, affordably-priced exhaust systems and components, now offers a direct-fit catalytic converter for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle with the 2.0L engine. It is approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for sale and use in California and for CA-emissions-equipped cars in New York. PaceSetter Direct-Fit Catalytic Converters

ASE X1: Diagnostic Tests For Catalytic Converters­­

The X1 ASE Certification Test has a section (8 questions) focused on emissions system diagnosis. For that section, among other things, you will need to: • Identify failed catalytic converter(s); determine cause of failure; determine needed repair. • Identify failed oxygen sensor(s) (O2S/HO2S) ­component(s) and circuitry; determine cause of failure; determine needed repair. • Inspect

Sorting Out New Catalytic Converter Mandates

AutoCarePro sister publication Counterman magazine recently asked Henry Hippert, executive sales director of Eastern Catalytic, to bring readers up to speed on rules and regulations regarding catalytic converters.

Diagnosing EGR And Secondary Air Systems

The perfect internal combustion vehicle would be able to put the exact amount of fuel and air into the combustion chamber. If the perfect combustion event happened, you would get nothing more than water and carbon dioxide. We are not there yet. In the mean time, we have exhaust gas recirculation systems (EGR), secondary air injection and catalytic converters.

Platinum prices, catalytic converter thefts on the rise?

Platinum miners in South Africa went on strike toward the end of January. This situation half a world away could have real impact on the price, sales and safety of catalytic converters. Also, read how some resourceful shops are marketing services to guard against the rise in catalytic converter thefts.

Diesel Particulate Filters: Regeneration

The increased use of EGR valves has led to a bigger problem with soot. So, in order to trap the soot, the government has mandated that all trucks built after Jan. 1, 2007, have a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and a catalytic converter. In simple terms, the DPF is a huge screen that traps the soot coming from the engine. This filter looks like a rocket shell underneath newer trucks. The DPF has temperature sensors and pressure tubes used by the PCM to help in determining when the DPF screen is full. When the DPF needs cleaning it undergoes what is called “regeneration.”

How Does The EGR And Secondary Air Injection Work With The Catalytic Converter?

The perfect internal combustion vehicle would be able to put the exact amount of fuel and air into the combustion chamber. If the perfect combustion event happened, you would get nothing more than water and carbon dioxide. There would not be any unburned fuel or oxygen. What would be needed to make this happen? Direct injection into the combustion chamber is a good start. You would also need the perfect combustion chamber free from hot spots – areas of unwanted turbulence or carbon build up. In the mean time, we have exhaust gas recirculation systems (EGR), secondary air injection and catalytic converters to reduce emissions

Tenneco’s Exclusive Loyalty Program Designed To Serve Undercar Service Market And Help Drive Ride Control, Emissions Control Sales

The Expert Plus service dealer loyalty program from Tenneco – created to help automotive service businesses increase their share of the undercar service market – includes a complete marketing and promotional package for 2014.

Emico Unveils New Logo, Branding

Emico, manufacturer of automotive catalytic converters for aftermarket applications, down pipes and exhaust system components, has unveiled a revamped logo in the wake of its sale to Advanced Clean Air Technologies Global (ACAT).

Fall Promotion Rewards Consumers For Walker Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter Purchases

Consumers can receive a $40 Visa prepaid card for a Walker direct-fit catalytic converter purchased between September 1 and October 31, 2013, through Tenneco’s Walker “Ultra Rewards!” promotion. Available at participating automotive service locations nationwide, the Walker “Ultra Rewards!” incentive offers a $40 Visa prepaid card to consumers who purchase a qualifying Walker direct-fit catalytic converter or Walker CalCat direct-fit catalytic converter.

Catalytic Converters: New Diagnostic Strategies

Catalytic converter failures on today’s vehicles are rarely caused by defects in catalytic converters. Most catalytic converter failures can be traced back to problems caused by what happens in the combustion chamber. Almost every part on the engine determines how long it will last. It could be a faulty line of computer code that pulses an injector too long, or it could be a stuck piston ring that allows oil to be sucked into the combustion chamber. These little details can limit the life of a catalytic converter.