What are the risks to the engine if the catalytic converter is removed incorrectly?
Have you ever seen an advertisement that says something like: “We will cut out your catalytic converter for free.” You might think that this is a tempting offer and it is worth remembering the service’s contact details so that you can ask for free help if necessary. But would anyone work for free in a market economy?
What’s the catch
The essence of such offers is that car enthusiasts who have encountered a breakdown of the catalytic converter and its inevitable removal turn to such services, where they are provided with the service. The only condition is to leave the old catalytic converter with them. At first glance, this is profitable, but in reality, many car owners do not suspect that under the hood of their car there is a part with precious metals. Yes, we are talking about platinum, palladium and rhodium, which are contained in car components. The Autocatalyst platform allows you to quickly study the BMW catalytic converter scrap price and find a buyer in the shortest possible time.
Car service centers also offer additional services: installation of a flame arrester or other devices at your discretion. A number of car owners refuse to buy a new one, citing its high cost or senselessness – they all give different arguments. As a result, a decision is made in favor of a flame arrester, a cheater or firmware. But not all cars experience such changes without symptoms. Moreover, there are some models for which removal of the part is contraindicated.
What are the consequences of improper removal?
By studying car forums and the opinions of real car specialists, you can make a list of problems that car owners face after removal:
- Unpleasant smell of exhaust gases. Before the neutralizer became clogged, it coped with the function of cleaning the exhaust gases of the engine. Other devices, no matter how inventive they are, still do not reach its level.
- Engine noise increases. A serviceable filter suppressed excess noise. A flame arrester installed instead of a neutralizer cannot cope with absorbing engine sounds.
Why is it worth buying a new one?
Modern cars produced on assembly lines cannot be imagined without neutralizers. This is due to environmental legislation. In the era of serious environmental pollution, vehicles cannot be allowed to be the main sources of toxic gases and dust. The best minds in the world have worked on creating such a device as a neutralizer.
In European countries, there is a direct ban on the use of cars without neutralizers. In some countries, there are no such strict standards yet, but cars with a cut-out component will have problems passing the technical inspection. Inevitably, you will have to lower the environmental class of the car.
If you are planning a trip abroad in a personal car that has a flame arrester or other device installed instead of the required neutralizer, then be prepared that entry into this country will be denied to you.
Why is it better to hand over the old one
If you have already encountered a breakdown, then the best option is to hand it over to the Autocatalyst company. Autocatalyst buys catalysts on favorable terms for customers, based on a calculation system taking into account the amount of precious metals in your neutralizer and the exchange rate of non-ferrous metals. To make a request for a free analysis, just contact the manager by phone or directly on the website. The money you earn can be invested in buying a new one and no longer worry about problems with your car.