00:00The catalytic converter is a part of the exhaust system that is installed between the engine and the muffler.
00:04Its main job is not to give the car more power, but to clean the polluting gases that come out after the
00:09combustion.
00:09When the gases pass through the catalyst, they come into contact with materials such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
00:15These materials cause a chemical reaction, which converts harmful gases into less polluting gases.
00:19The catalyst helps reduce carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
00:23In simple terms, it reduces the toxic fumes that the car releases into the environment.
00:27and helps the engine meet emissions standards.
00:29If the catalytic converter becomes clogged or damaged, the car may lose power, use more gas, and smell bad.
00:34the escape.
00:34That's why it's important to fix spark plug problems or rich mixture issues before they damage the catalytic converter.
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