Catalytic converter

In Spanish the standard term is Convertidor catalítico, and in Brazil Catalisador. Depending on the country it is also called Convertidor Catalitico, Catalizador or Catalisador.

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Exhaust & emissions · Sheet 49 / 111

Catalytic converter

Spanish: Convertidor catalítico · Portuguese: Catalisador
3 different names
Mexico
Convertidor catalítico
Central America
Catalizador
Panama
Catalizador
Colombia
Catalizador
Venezuela
Catalizador
Ecuador
Catalizador
Peru
Catalizador
Bolivia
Catalizador
Argentina
Catalizador
Chile
Catalizador/Convertidor Catalitico
Uruguay
Catalizador
Spain
Catalizador
Brazil
Catalisador
What it does

Reduce CO, HC y NOx de los gases de escape.

When to replace it

P0420/P0430, olor a huevo podrido, ruido de cerámica suelta, contrapresión alta.

Technical sheet available in Spanish only for now.

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