Consequences of Hollowing Out a Car's Three-Way Catalytic Converter?
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The engine emission warning light on the combination instrument panel will illuminate, and the vehicle's exhaust emissions will significantly exceed the standard. Driving on the road may result in being caught by traffic cameras for violations, facing penalties such as fines. If the vehicle reaches the annual inspection deadline, it will definitely fail the mandatory inspection. Here is an introduction to the three-way catalytic converter: 1. Components: It mainly consists of asbestos fiber felt, purifying agents, a carrier, and metals such as platinum, rhodium, and palladium. Among these, platinum, rhodium, and palladium are the primary catalysts in the three-way catalytic converter, effectively reducing the amount of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in the exhaust. 2. Function of the Three-Way Catalytic Converter: The three-way catalytic converter is installed between the engine exhaust manifold and the muffler. It transforms harmful gases produced by engine combustion, such as CO, CH, and NOx, into harmless carbon dioxide, water, and nitrogen through oxidation and reduction reactions within the ceramic honeycomb structure and precious metals of the converter. Because this converter can simultaneously convert three major harmful substances in the exhaust into harmless substances, it is called a three-way catalytic converter.
