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137,000 Catalytic Converters Were Stolen Last Year, And Hybrids Are The $1,400 Prize | Carscoops

- Catalytic converter theft is climbing across the country again. - Hybrid converters can sell for far more than standard ones. - Pickups and SUVs sit higher, making them easier targets.

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SlashGear ·2 mo. ago

4 Common Problems With Catalytic Converters

The catalytic converter in your car's exhaust system has a complex emissions-related job to perform. Placed between the engine and the muffler, it reduces the amounts of the three primary pollutants found in the exhaust…

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SlashGear ·5 mo. ago

Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Surging, And These Are Cars Being Targeted

Nobody ever wants to have their car broken into, and historically, assuming thieves didn't make off with your entire car, they'd most likely be looking for a quick score, stealing something from inside like a stereo…

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SlashGear ·8 mo. ago

Buying A Refurbished Catalytic Converter? Here's What Could Go Wrong

Catalytic converters are an essential part of a road car's exhaust system, converting noxious emissions into more environmentally friendly gases. Unfortunately, while they're useful, they aren't infallible.

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SlashGear ·11 mo. ago

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.

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SlashGear ·last yr.

Do Diesel Trucks Use Catalytic Converters?

When people talk about catalytic converters, the assumption is that they're talking about gasoline-powered vehicles. But modern diesel use catalytic converters, just like your average gas-powered car.

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SlashGear ·last yr.

Can You Drive Without A Catalytic Converter And What Happens If You Do?

All modern internal combustion engines have a catalytic converter, which is a part of the emission system of a car. The catalytic converter essentially prevents harmful gasses from entering into the environment.

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SlashGear ·last yr.

10 Of The Most Stolen Cars In America In 2024

Cars are a frequent target for crime. That can include anything from the outright theft of a vehicle to having the catalytic converter stolen to harvest the expensive metals contained within.