Description & Operation: Notes
A catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system in front of the muffler so that all exhaust gases must pass through the converter. The converter is a stainless steel muffler snapped device that reduces hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions. The material inside the converter is one of 2 types: a coated 1-piece honeycombed block (monolithic type), or small beads of catalyst-coated material.
NOTE:
Use unleaded fuel only in vehicles equipped with catalytic converters. If leaded fuel is used, the Tetra Ethyl Lead will coat the palladium, platinum and Rhodium, rendering these catalysts inoperative. If this happens, the converter must be replaced.