2006-08-12 17:38:54 · 4 answers · asked by christine2550@sbcglobal.net 2 in Environment
No, they convert NO into NO2 and CO into CO2... NO2 is a relatively innert gas whereas NO is a toxic gas and a componenet of photochemical smog. The catalytic converter allows partially combusted gasses to complete the reaction process to a more stable form.
2006-08-12 17:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by tripforyou 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BY DESIGN DO HELP TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF EMISSIONS FROM A GAS POWERED COMBUSTION ENGINE. THEY CANNOT ELIMINATE ALL THE EMISSIONS PRODUCED BY THE ENGINE, BUT DO IN FACT HELP REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TOXINS IN THE ATMOSPHERE.
2006-08-12 17:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The engine has a project it rather is inflicting the cat to flow undesirable. a robust diagnostics attempt would element you on the concern. My wager is that the coil %. is undesirable and dumping unburned gas into the exhaust and burning there.
2016-12-14 05:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your talkin about getting through inspection cause your car failed the nos test, yes they can help. ive seen it many times.
2006-08-12 17:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by badrussian1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋