Where is the catalytic converter located on the Hyundai Elantra?
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The catalytic converter on the Hyundai Elantra is located at the front section of the exhaust pipe, resembling a long teapot-shaped device. Modern vehicles are all equipped with catalytic converters, with only older models produced before the implementation of the China II emission standard lacking this component. Composition of the catalytic converter: A catalytic converter typically consists of four main parts: the shell, vibration damping layer, substrate, and catalyst coating. The shell is made of stainless steel to prevent oxidation scale from detaching, which could otherwise clog the substrate. The vibration damping layer consists of padding or wire mesh gaskets, serving to seal, insulate, and secure the substrate. To protect the substrate from damage caused by vibration, thermal deformation, and other factors, the padding is composed of expanded mica and aluminum silicate fibers, bonded together with adhesive. The substrate is made of a honeycomb-shaped ceramic material, though many are also constructed from metal (including stainless steel). The catalyst is composed of precious metals such as platinum, rhodium, and palladium, sprayed onto the substrate to form the purifying agent.