The Chevy Impala Catalytic Converter is a vital component of your exhaust system that reduces toxic emissions. Anything that burns produces carbon monoxide, a deadly molecule made up of one atom of carbon and one atom of oxygen. This was the main component of auto exhaust for many years.

When mixed with nitrous oxide, it produced the sickly-yellowish clouds of smog that hung over many major cities. The Chevy Impala Catalytic Converter breaks the molecular bonds of these elements.

The nitrogen is separated from the oxygen, rendering it harmless, while the excess oxygen molecule attaches itself to the carbon monoxide - turning it into relatively innocuous CO2. It's not a perfect solution, as CO2 has been linked to global climate change, but catalytic converters have been proven to be a step forward in creating less polluting cars. The Chevy Impala Catalytic Converter uses a "catalyst" (hence the term "catalytic") to effect the "conversion" of these gases from toxins to their non-toxic component molecules. This catalyst consists of platinum and palladium (the main reason that catalytic converters tend to be expensive), a mixture of which coats a ceramic piece resembling a honeycomb. When the car's engine is not properly maintained, gasoline may not burn completely, and liquid fuel may wind up in the exhaust system. In the old days when this happened, it would explode in the tailpipe, creating a backfire. Today, it's liable to burn in the catalytic converter, causing the catalyst to melt and blocking the exhaust. If you've determined that your catalytic converter is not working, come see us.They're not cheap, but you will pay significantly less buying your catalytic converter from us.