Catalytic Converter; Oxidation Catalytic Converter (Diesel) Common Rail - TATA Motors Indigo Owner's Manual & Service Book

MAINTENANCE & CAR CARE - Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter (DIESEL):
To reduce exhaust pollution, the vehicle is fitted with Diesel
Oxidation Catalytic Converter. The two way Catalytic Converter
has coating of precious metals which enables conversion of
pollutants.

Oxidation Catalytic Converter (Diesel) Common Rail:

Two numbers of Oxidation catalytic converters are fitted on
your car to reduce exhaust pollution. The two way catalytic
converters are having coating of precious metals which
enables conversion of pollution. The Oxidation catalytic
converters will quickly heat up after starting to ensure that it
operates correctly during the warm up phase of the engine.
Care of the Catalytic Converter :
The catalytic Converter does not require any special
maintenance however, following precaution should be taken
for the effective functioning of the converter and to avoid
damage to the Converter.
• Always use fuel of recommended specifications. Use of
any other diesel fuel can increase the pollutants.
CAUTION
Avoid parking the vehicle over inflammable materials, such
as dry leaves, grass etc., as the exhaust system is hot
enough to initiate 'FIRE'.
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Catalytic Converter (PETROL):
The catalytic converter is fitted on your car to reduce exhaust
pollution. The catalytic converter will quickly heat up after
starting to ensure that it operates correctly during the warm
up phase of the engine. On a car with a catalytic converter,
the fuel tank filler neck is of reduced diameter compatible
with standard unleaded petrol supply nozzle.
NOTICE
Even one time use of leaded petrol may cause permanent
damage to the catalytic converter. Hence use unleaded
petrol of recommended specifications only.
Care & Maintenance :
• Use Unleaded Petrol only, since use of Leaded Petrol will
damage (poison) the Catalytic Converter permanently.
• Consult an Authorised Service Outlet at the earliest when,
- Engine misfires or runs irregularly, following a cold start,
- A significant loss of Power is noticed.
• In the event of above symptoms, drive the car at slow
speed without rapid acceleration. If the vehicle is
continuously run with misfiring, it may cause overheating
of shell, carpet etc. resulting into fire.