Can Cola Clean the Three-Way Catalytic Converter?
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Cola cannot be used to clean the three-way catalytic converter. Cola is a carbonated beverage meant for direct consumption, so it should not be used to clean the three-way catalytic converter. Cleaning the three-way catalytic converter requires the use of specific cleaning agents. Cleaning the Three-Way Catalytic Converter: The method for cleaning the three-way catalytic converter is known as the "drip bottle" method. This involves connecting a plastic hose to the engine's vacuum solenoid valve and using the air pressure in the hollow tube to draw the cleaning agent from the drip bottle into the engine. As the cleaning agent exits through the exhaust pipe, it cleans the three-way catalytic converter. Composition of the Three-Way Catalytic Converter: The three-way catalytic converter generally consists of four parts: the shell, damping layer, substrate, and catalyst coating. Shell: Made of stainless steel to prevent oxidation scale from peeling off, which could clog the substrate. Damping Layer: Composed of padding or wire mesh padding, it serves to seal, insulate, and secure the substrate. To protect the substrate from damage due to vibration, thermal deformation, and other factors, the padding is made of expanded mica and aluminum silicate fibers, bonded with adhesive. Substrate: Made of honeycomb-shaped ceramic material, though many are also made of metal (including stainless steel). Catalyst: Composed of precious metals such as platinum, rhodium, and palladium, sprayed onto the substrate to form the purifying agent.