The Case of the Curious Catalytic.

Catalytic converter 101…modern cars rely on catalytic converters to remove carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and other harmful chemicals from exhaust emissions.  In order to accomplish this, they rely on costly metals that have special chemical properties that diminish in effectiveness as time goes by.

In a perfect automotive world, catalysts should be designed to have the greatest surface area possible to promote the greatest number of chemical reactions.  Manufacturers typically spread many small particles over the surface of a new catalytic converter.  They are now using excessive amounts of metal so that the converter will meet emissions standards.

Troubleshooting a faulty catalytic converter, especially in foreign cars, is the purview of a quality, well-known shop such as A.J.’s Import Garage.  Particularly if you drive a foreign car in and around Topeka KS you can always trust A.J.’s located at 501 S.W. Harrison for all of your automotive repair needs.  Just call (785) 233-1000.