Operation of vehicles with a catalyst

The catalyst is a reliable and simple device that does not need any maintenance, but there are some facts that the owner must be aware of in order to maximize the life of the catalyst.

Do not use leaded gasoline in a vehicle equipped with a catalyst, as the lead will coat the precious metals in the catalyst lattice, reducing their conversion efficiency and eventually damaging the catalyst.

Always keep the ignition and fuel system in perfect order.

If misfiring is observed while the engine is running, do not operate the vehicle until the problem is corrected.

If the engine control warning lamp lights up while the engine is running, contact a service station as soon as possible. If there is damage to the engine management, then in addition to increasing fuel consumption and reducing the dynamic characteristics of the engine, the catalyst may fail.

Do not start the engine by towing.

Do not turn off the ignition at high engine speeds.

Do not use fuel and engine oil additives, as additives may contain substances that can damage the catalyst.

Do not drive the vehicle if a trail of blue smoke is visible from the exhaust pipe.

After stopping the engine, the exhaust system continues to emit a significant amount of heat for a long time, so you should avoid parking the car on grass and dry leaves.

Remember that the catalytic converter is fragile, so avoid hitting when removing the catalytic converter or exhaust system.

The catalyst used on a well-adjusted vehicle should last between 100,000 and 160,000 km of the vehicle.