An important part of your vehicle’s exhaust system, you will find your Dodge Colt catalytic converter hanging out in an enlarged section of your exhaust pipe. You may be surprised to learn that your Colt catalytic converter is a specialized type of filter, but instead of removing solid contaminants from substances like your oil filter, fuel filter, and air filter, the catalytic converter actually changes the composition of your exhaust gases. This seems like a pretty tall order for an auto part, but the Dodge Colt catalytic converter accomplishes it easily by using small amounts of precious metals embedded in the walls of the filter.

The exhaust leaving your cylinders contains pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and hydrocarbons, which are harmful to you and to the environment. When these substances pass through your Colt catalytic converter, the metal it contains--usually platinum, palladium, and rhodium--serves as a catalyst to start a chemical reaction.

The pollutant molecules are broken apart, and put back together to create carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor, which is then passed out of your tailpipe. Damage to your Dodge Colt catalytic converter can occur when a faulty oxygen sensor allows excess fuel to move through the exhaust system, when other components of your exhaust system are damaged, or when it simply wears out over time.

If your Colt catalytic converter is on the blink, you may notice a black, foul-smelling exhaust smoke, a decrease in fuel efficiency, or rough engine running that indicates your exhaust is having trouble escaping.If you are already familiar with the typically high cost of a replacement catalytic converter, you will be pleased with our deep discount prices.