Volkswagen Jetta Catalytic Converters
A component in the car’s emissions control
system, the catalytic converter treats the exhaust before it goes out
of the car. It is responsible for removing the pollutants and hazards
that the vehicle could possibly emit to the environment. That’s the
reason why replacing clogged and damaged catalytic converters is
sometimes considered as ethical and legal necessity. A car will not
pass emissions inspection once its catalytic converter is damaged. And
worse, defective catalytic converter is usually giving off unreasonable
amount of pollution that’s harmful not just to the environment but also
for everyone’s health.
Because of these, Volkswagen engineers make sure that their vehicles
like Jetta are equipped with properly-functioning catalytic converter.
Do you want to know how does it work? During the combustion process,
the car engine produces harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons. These are the elements that the
catalytic converter acts upon. Majority of modern cars today feature
three-way catalytic converters. The word “three-way” stands for the
three mentioned elements produced during combustion. This converter
possess two various types of catalysts – a reduction and an oxidation
catalyst.
The reduction catalyst is the first phase of your Volkswagen
catalytic converter, reducing the NOx emissions. The second phase is
the oxidation catalyst which acts on the unburned hydrocarbons and
carbon monoxide. There is also a sensor placed inside the converter
which controls the air-to-fuel ration being burned in the engine. After
passing through these stages, the exhaust going out of your Volkswagen
catalytic converter is now safer.
When looking for a replacement Volkswagen catalytic converter,
you definitely have to choose between aftermarket or OEM units. Of
course, car manufacturers will advise you to get only OEM parts but if
you want cheaper units, you can settle on an aftermarket catalytic
converter. However, you need to be careful in choosing your replacement
unit. Make sure that it has a perfect fit and is compatible to your
vehicle’s specifications. |
