- 3-way catalytic converter
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
3-way catalytic converter
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way catalytic converter — See three way catalytic converter … Dictionary of automotive terms
three way catalytic converter — See three way catalytic converter … Dictionary of automotive terms
two-way catalytic converter — See oxidizing converter … Dictionary of automotive terms
Catalytic converter — A catalytic converter (colloquially, cat or catcon ) is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine. First widely introduced on series production automobiles in the US market for the 1975 model year to… … Wikipedia
catalytic converter — A pollution control device found on the exhaust system of all cars since its introduction in 1974 which acts like an afterburner to reburn unburned gas in the tail pipe. It looks like a small muffler and is usually made of stainless steel. It… … Dictionary of automotive terms
single-bed 3-way catalytic converter — A converter for the control of HC, CO, and NOx emissions, consisting of one three way catalyst; in combination with an oxygen sensor, this type of converter yields the lowest emission values … Dictionary of automotive terms
three-way catalytic converter — A pollution control device which reduces all three noxious substances: HC, CO, and NOx … Dictionary of automotive terms
converter — [1] When used with LPG (propane), it is a device which turns LPG (propane) from liquid to vapor for use in the engine. [2] Referring to a transmission it is the device that transfers engine torque to the transmission. Also see catalytic converter … Dictionary of automotive terms
catalytic — See catalytic converter dual bed catalytic converter mini catalytic converter open loop catalytic converter pellet type catalytic converter primary catalytic converter three way catalytic converter … Dictionary of automotive terms
converter, catalytic — See catalytic converter three way catalytic converter … Dictionary of automotive terms
