One of the most important functions of your exhaust system is to ensure that the emissions vapors your car releases into the air are as clean as possible. In today’s world, pollution is a major problem – meaning that you need to take the necessary steps to ensure that your car is doing its part to reduce harmful pollutants in its emissions. The component of your exhaust system most responsible for this is your Nissan Maxima Catalytic Converter.

Your catalytic converter’s sole purpose is to reduce pollutants in your exhaust – so make sure you have a quality one installed in your car. Pollutants reduced by your catalytic converter include carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons (which are broken down by sunlight into oxidants which, in reaction with oxides of nitrogen, form ground-level ozone – the basis of smog), and nitrogen oxides (which in addition to contributing to smog and acid rain can irritate human mucus membranes). Modern Nissan Maxima Catalytic Converters are generally called three-way catalytic converters: the term “three-way” refers to the three pollutants that it aims to reduce.

Your catalytic converter utilizes two different catalysts (the oxidation catalyst and the reduction catalyst) to neutralize harmful compounds. When shopping for a Nissan Maxima Catalytic Converter for your exhaust system, you will likely have two main choices: a direct-fit catalytic converter or a universal catalytic converter. A direct-fit catalytic converter will install directly into your vehicle with no alterations – but these specialized components can be quite pricy.If you’re on a budget, a better option can be a universal catalytic converter, which may require some cutting and welding for proper installation but can save you a bundle.