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Features of operation of vehicles equipped with catalytic converter

The catalytic converter is a high element of emission control (exhaust) and is included in the exhaust system. Inside the working member converter exhaust afterburning occurs at high temperature to reduce the content of toxic constituents.

When the engine exhaust system components may be heated to very high temperatures, - try not to touch the heated elements and not to put the car into the parking lot on the grounds covered with flammable objects (fallen leaves, dry grass, debris, etc.).

Do not use for refueling a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter leaded petrol, - it contained a high concentration of lead is deposited on the surface of the transducer element in substantially reducing its effectiveness.

Follow the proper settings and adjustments of the engine. Deviations when setting the operating parameters of the ignition, fuel injection and engine management can lead to a dangerous pereobogaschenie air-fuel mixture, and overheating of the catalytic converter. In the event of misfiring operation of a vehicle should be suspended until the correct the problem. Do not warmed in the engine misfiring fuel from the combustion chamber enters the converter, which can easily catch fire (for the same reason, you should avoid the engine starts by towing or pushing).

Watch the fuel, try not to allow its full output, usually conjugated with the occurrence of misfires.