------ AUTOMOBILE 101 ------ I know you must have heard that when water drops from your exhaust it means your engine is in good condition. Well you may be right but not all the time because it could mean your engine is about to park up. Now let's analyze some of the reasons: 1▪︎ When an engine is off and cools down completely and exhaust gasses leaving the combustion chamber, condensation of water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide takes place and you will notice water dripping from your car exuhst. (Similar thing that happens on top of your pot cover when your cooking) 2▪︎CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. When the exhaust system exhibits toxic carbon gasses, the catalytic converter is responsible for filtering and reducing these gasses, compress them and push them out through the exhaust. As this is going on some amount of water vapor is formed as a result which later forms little water droplets that now come out of your exhaust. (If your catalyst is bad, blocked or stolen or you instal...
When it comes to your car’s exhaust system, the catalytic converter (often called the "catalyst") plays a crucial role in reducing harmful emissions. However, when it fails, it can lead to performance issues and even legal problems. In this blog post, we’ll explore **how a catalytic converter works** and **what happens when it goes bad**. What Does a Catalytic Converter Do? The catalytic converter is an essential part of your car’s exhaust system. Its main job is to **convert harmful pollutants into less harmful gases** before they exit the tailpipe. Here’s how it works: 1. Reduces Harmful Emissions The catalyst contains precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium,which facilitate chemical reactions that break down pollutants: - Carbon monoxide (CO)→ Converted into carbon dioxide (CO₂) - Hydrocarbons (HC)→ Converted into water (H₂O) and CO₂ - Nitrogen oxides (NOx) → Broken down into nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂)* 2. Helps M...