Do China V diesel vehicles have three-way catalytic converters?
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China V diesel vehicles are equipped with three-way catalytic converters. Not all vehicles have three-way catalytic converters; in earlier years, vehicles produced in China that did not meet the China II emission standards were not equipped with them. Composition of the three-way catalytic converter: A three-way catalytic converter generally consists of four parts: the shell, damping layer, substrate, and catalyst coating. Shell: Made of stainless steel to prevent oxide scale from falling off, which could clog the substrate. Damping layer: Composed of gaskets or wire mesh pads, it serves to seal, insulate, and secure the substrate. To protect the substrate from damage caused by vibration, thermal deformation, and other factors, the gasket is made of expanded mica and aluminum silicate fibers, bonded together with adhesive. Substrate: Made of honeycomb-shaped ceramic material, though many also use metal (including stainless steel) materials. Catalyst: Composed of precious metals such as platinum, rhodium, and palladium, sprayed onto the substrate to form the purifying agent. Lifespan of the three-way catalytic converter: The lifespan of a three-way catalytic converter is generally between 80,000 to 100,000 kilometers. The specific lifespan depends on the vehicle's usage conditions, and it is also related to the quality of the fuel used and the driving environment.
