Platinum is used as the catalyst in a catalytic converter, because this is a precious metal they can be very expensive.
None. A Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and a catalytic converter (as used on gas engines) are extremely different, as is their construction.
catalytic converter
Legally you can only replace a catalytic converter with another catalytic converter.
Yes, it has a catalytic converter.
Yes
what is the surface area of a catalytic converter
There is not an antitheft cover for the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter gets extremely hot and cannot be covered.
There isn't gold in a catalytic converter.There isn't gold in a catalytic converter.
Replace the catalytic converter.
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If you're referring to removing the catalytic converter from your vehicle, first off this is illegal. Secondly no modern engine will run properly with the catalytic converter removed. You must have a fully functional catalytic converter in place.