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What exhaust emissions do catalytic converters reduce?

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Hydro carbons, oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide. HC, NOx, and CO

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What emissions gases is converter with in the catalytic converter?
HC hydrocarbons CO carbon monoxide NOx oxides of nitrogen
How do catalytic converters reduce pollution?
catalyitic converters reduce pollution by converting carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide which is a less harmful gas
Why do you use catalytic converters in exhausts?
To reduce the amount of NOx, CO and HC that is expelled into the environment from a vehicle's exhaust. In other words, it helps keep the air we breathe a bit cleaner.
Is the Catalytic converter part of the emissions system?
Yes, and it is illegal to remove it.
Is the catalytic converter part of the emission system?
Yes it is part of the emissions system. It turns exhaust into lower emissions by burning any unburnt exhaust gases thus reducing unwanted emissions and Carbon Monoxide.