Why Does a Car Have a Catalytic Converter?

If you have a catalytic converter at all in your foreign or domestic vehicle, it means you are driving an internal combustion engine car. Catalytic converters would be unnecessary on electric cars which means most of you driving the roads of Topeka have catalytic converters under the hood. So, what about them?

How you can tell when one is going bad –

 

1.  The engine is running sluggishly

2.  The exhaust smoke is especially dark

3.  It starts smelling like rotten eggs

4.  You open the hood and it is especially hot

A bad catalytic converter needs to be tended too immediately! No matter what you drive, may we suggest A.J.’s Import Garage. They are Topeka’s CAT specialists located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka. It’s not all in the name, they handle foreign and domestic vehicles. Just google ajsimportgarage.com. If you want an appointment call (785) 233-1000.

Watch Out for that Pothole!

Let us start by examining what forms a pothole on the roads around Topeka. We find potholes to be road imperfections that occur when soil compacted beneath pavement gets weak or even becomes displaced. And, if you don’t already know from personal experience as a Topeka area driver, they are particularly bad in late winter, early spring!

Here is what you should check if you hit a pothole –

1.  Look at your tires as soon as you can.

2.  Check the wheels for bends, cracks, or chips.

3.  Exhaust pipes are a perfect target for potholes.

4.  If your car is lower to the ground…beware.

5.  Above all it is your car’s suspension. There is just so much it can handle.

If you feel your car has been compromised by hitting a pothole on area roads, then wobble in to A.J.’s Import Garage at 501 S.W. Harrison. They are Topeka’s suspension repair experts. Regardless of what you drive, potholes show NO respect! Please google ajsimportgarage.com. and call (785) 233-1000 for an appointment.