Three Way Catalytic Converter - Honda 1994 Civic Hatchback Online Reference Owner's Manual

Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter
contains platinum, palladium and
rhodium. These metals serve as
catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without affecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is referred
to as a three-way catalyst, since it
acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A re-
placement unit must be an original
Honda part or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on fire any com-
bustible materials that come near it.
Park your car away from high
grass, dry leaves, or other flamma-
bles.
Technical Information
(US: DX, Si, Canada: CX, DX, Si)
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air
pollution, and can impair your
engine's performance. Follow these
guidelines to protect your car's
three way catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef-
fective.
(US: V X , CX, Canada: VX)
THREE W A Y CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your car diagnosed and
repaired if it is misfiring, back-
firing, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.