Poor Engine Performance Linked To Converter Failure

Poor Engine Performance Linked To Converter Failure

Today's modern vehicles are equipped with a sophisticated emissions control device. These fail when the engine is not tuned up, as this leads to overworking the converter, overheating and possible clogging.

Today’s modern vehicles are equipped with a sophisticated emissions control device. These fail when the engine is not tuned up, as this leads to overworking the converter, overheating and possible clogging. Poor engine performance is the #1 reason converters fail. The catalyst is exposed to raw fuel and high exhaust temperatures which can shorten the life of the converter.

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