What catalytic converters do and why thieves target them

Catalytic converters are an important part of your car's functioning exhaust system. Here's how they work and why their parts ...
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How Long Do Catalytic Converters Typically Last, And Can You Extend Their Lifespan?

Introduced in 1974 by General Motors, catalytic converters were a byproduct of the 1970 Clean Air Act, which aimed at improving air quality in the U.S. by curbing smog emissions that were choking U.S.
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Here's How Much Platinum Is Actually Inside Your Catalytic Converter

Platinum has been considered a precious metal for a couple thousand years now, with folks in both hemispheres using it to show off their conspicuous consumption since about 700 BCE. This is partly ...
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How To Clean Your Vehicle's Catalytic Converter: 2 Methods To Try At Home

Catalytic converters (cats) have been a legal requirement on passenger vehicles with internal combustion engines since the U.S. government passed the Clean Air Act of 1970. That means that if you ...
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Catalytic Converter Theft Is Still An Expensive Problem But Congress Wants To Do Something About It

Catalytic converters aren't being stolen at the same staggering rates as the peak year of 2022, but they're still being sawed out from under vehicles by thieves who want the precious metals that the ...