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Three way catalytic converter – HONDA 2000 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter

contains precious metals that serve

as catalysts, promoting chemical

reactions to convert the exhaust

gasses without affecting the metals.

The catalytic converter is referred to

as a three-way catalyst, since it acts

on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement

unit must be an original Honda part

or its equivalent.

The three way catalytic converter

must operate at a high temperature

for the chemical reactions to take

place. It can set on fire any com-

bustible materials that come near it.

Park your car away from high grass,

dry leaves, or other flammables.

A defective three way catalytic

converter contributes to air pollution,

and can impair your engine's per-

formance. Follow these guidelines to

protect your car's three way catalytic

converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline.

Even a small amount of leaded

gasoline can contaminate the

catalyst metals, making the three

way catalytic converter ineffective.

Keep the engine tuned-up.

Have your car diagnosed and

repaired if it is misfiring, back-

firing, stalling, or otherwise not

running properly.

Technical Information

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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