Cars allow us to get from place to place in style, but unfortunately, they produce a large number of toxic emissions. Catalytic converters were invented so that we can keep all the benefits of vehicles without the consequences to our lungs, atmosphere, and environment. If you think your catalytic might be due for an update, check out this list before dropping by your Hyundai dealer.
Check for These Signs You Need a New Catalytic Converter Before Visiting Your Hyundai Dealer
1. Spending More Money on Gas
Inside the converter is a mesh filtering layer consisting of precious metals that intake emissions and catalyze them into less harmful forms. With enough use, this layer can become clogged with deposits and prevent the proper passage of airflow through your fuel system. This means there won’t be enough room for fresh air to enter your engine.
If your converter is going out the first sign you’ll likely notice is that you’ve been spending a lot more on trips to the pump. This is because fuel must have air to combine with in order to properly combust, and without it, the gas you spray by pressing on the pedal will exit uselessly out the tailpipe. The only way to solve this problem is to get a replacement or have the converter cleaned.
2. You’re Unable to Accelerate the Way You Used To
Just like the previous issue, this problem is rooted in how a clogged filter won’t allow fresh air to enter your fuel system. In order to accelerate, your car would normally spray additional gas at a level that mirrors the rate you’ve pressed on the gas pedal and combust it for motion. Without fresh air, however, your car will lag before actually increasing speed.
This inability to accelerate properly will be most noticeable during maneuvers like overtaking a lane or merging onto the highway since those are both moments you’d need your engine to reliably increase speed. Not replacing the converter can be dangerous in these instances, since lagging can result in being under the speed limit on a fast road.
3. Unpleasant Noises
If your car has suddenly become loud to the point of being obnoxious, you may have lost your converter entirely. Without the device present, cars will rumble at an immense volume even while left idle. This substantial volume has been described by some as a “roar”.
If the sound is more of a rattle, the converter’s inner mesh may have broken loose. This is due to the metal bouncing around against the component’s walls and will emit noise from beneath the vehicle. The rattling will be especially noticeable as the engine turns over.
Beyond saving the environment, having a functioning converter can benefit you by offering better fuel economy and increased horsepower. Visit Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville today to receive all the perks that come with having your converter upgraded.
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