Volkswagen Catalytic Converter
The boom of environmentalism in the early 70’s saw the establishment of organizations that campaigned for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment. The prevention of pollution fell on this category and it also saw the emergence of laws, regulations and standards to control emissions. The catalytic converter was the answer of car manufacturer’s when automobile emission standards were set.
The catalytic converter is an emission-control device which treats the exhaust before it comes out of your cars. It is located under the vehicle and is an integral part of the exhaust system. Volkswagen catalytic converter uses two different types of catalyst, a reduction catalyst and an oxidation catalyst. The reduction catalyst converts the nitrogen oxides into harmless emissions while the oxidation catalyst burns out the hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, all of which are byproducts of gas or fuel combustion. In the inside of the honeycomb structure was coated with the metal catalyst platinum, palladium and rhodium. It was made in a way that maximizes the surface area exposed to the exhaust stream so only a small amount of the expensive catalyst is require. An oxygen sensor, also located inside the converter, tells how much oxygen is in the exhaust so the computer can adjust the air-to-fuel ratio and make sure there is enough oxygen in the exhaust to allow oxidation catalyst to burn unburned hydrocarbons and CO.
Catalytic should be receiving the proper mix of exhaust gases at the proper temperature. Additives and malfunctions that cause the change in temperature or mixture of the exhaust gases will cause the decrease in the effectiveness of the Volkswagen catalytic converter. For replacement, check our online store for the correct one for you.
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