When did Midas install the catalytic converter on my car?
Five years ago, Midas installed a new catalytic converter, along with a complete exhaust system, on my car. Recently, my car developed a rattle from underneath and my mechanic told me it was the catalytic converter. I called Midas and was told the converter was covered under warranty for 5 years, or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Where are the catalytic converters in a car?
Most every car on the road today has a part of the exhaust system called the catalytic converter. Depending on the model it may be very close to the engine or further away. Some vehicles even have two catalytic converters. Inside of the catalytic converter, you’ll find precious metals like gold, palladium, and platinum among others.
How long does a catalytic converter have to last?
Well it comes down to three major things. First, the amount of time a catalytic converter is going to be installed on the car. Here in the USA manufacturers are required to sell their cars with a catalytic converter that can last for at least 8 years or 80,000 miles from the date of sale.
Where to test catalytic converter in New Jersey?
When your car comes in for its New Jersey State Inspection here at Knebles Auto in Mays Landing, your catalytic converter is one of the systems that’s being tested. If yours is operating poorly your car may not run very well and it may fail the test even if your catalytic converter is the only problem.
Five years ago, Midas installed a new catalytic converter, along with a complete exhaust system, on my car. Recently, my car developed a rattle from underneath and my mechanic told me it was the catalytic converter. I called Midas and was told the converter was covered under warranty for 5 years, or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Is there big money in stolen catalytic converters?
There’s Big Money In Stolen Catalytic Converters Catalytic converters on the underside of vehicles help reduce emissions. But rising prices for some metals has led to a jump in them being stolen
What does a catalytic converter usually look like?
What Does a Catalytic Converter Look Like? Specific designs vary among manufacturers, but they typically look like mufflers and can be oblong or cylindrical. What’s Inside a Catalytic Converter?
What causes a catalytic converter to become clogged?
Catalytic converters also can become clogged over time from carbon buildup. Oil and engine coolant also can clog a catalytic converter and restrict the flow of exhaust gases. When less gas is able to exit the exhaust, then less air is able to enter the engine, causing sluggish acceleration or stalling.