Do you need a catalytic converter in Maryland?
(1) If a vehicle is less than 5 model years old and has been driven less than 50,000 miles, any catalytic converter shall be replaced with OEM equipment. (a) Catalytic converter is required and is missing or replaced with an unapproved catalytic converter.
How many catalytic converters does a 1999 Lexus rx300 have?
Technically, it does have 3. 2 of them are “warm up” converters. These are part of the exhaust manifold, on each side of the engine, and then the “main” converter is located under the vehicle as part of the exhaust system (see images below).
Do old cars need catalytic converters?
CARB-compliant aftermarket replacement converters are required for California Emissions Certified vehicles, model years 2001 and newer, operated in the state. EPA-compliant converters may be used on vehicles from model years 2000 and older, OR all Federal/EPA-only Emissions Certified vehicles, regardless of model year.
How much does a Lexus RX300 catalytic converter cost?
Your Lexus RX300 will be happy to know that the search for the right Catalytic Converter products you’ve been looking for is over! Advance Auto Parts has 29 different Catalytic Converter for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. The best part is, our Lexus RX300 Catalytic Converter products start from as little as $122.99.
How much does Advance Auto Parts catalytic converter cost?
Advance Auto Parts has 34 different Catalytic Converter for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. The best part is, our Lexus RX300 Catalytic Converter products start from as little as $176.99. When it comes to your Lexus RX300, you want parts and products from only trusted brands.
How can we stop the theft of catalytic converters?
The theft of catalytic converters is showing no signs of slowing down. We are now seeing an increase in states outside of California. Help stop catalytic converter theft. Catalytic converter theft impacts you in more ways than just money out of your pocket. It costs you precious time! Time is the most valuable asset we have.
What does a catalytic converter do to a car?
The converter takes harmful gasses and, through a reaction with the precious metals inside, changes them into less toxic vapors. The process is quite neat. Without these converters, we would be living in far worse times than we did in the ’70s during the “smog alert” days in California.