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Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Buharifan: 7:08pm On May 27, 2022
Car experts,

Please how true is this assertion?

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by xtivin(m): 5:42am On May 28, 2022
It does not, what it does is to enhance proper combustion thereby normalizing fuel consumption to the standard set by vehicle manufacturer.

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Dynamicboss: 6:05am On May 28, 2022
Catalytic Converter reduces harmful emission such as hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide through redox reaction but DOESN'T reduce fuel consumption.

What reduces fuel consumption are; OEM standard for tyre air pressure, apply brake carefully, good 02 sensors, quality oil for engine maintenance, quality fuel, don't idle too long, don't throttle carelessly, When vehicle is on top speed, use AC, don't keep too much loads on your boot, don't drive too slow or too fast(with windows down) Etc...

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Nobody: 6:23am On May 28, 2022
Yes
Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Clonelord: 6:23am On May 28, 2022
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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by kenbee(f): 6:23am On May 28, 2022
I am seated on the front row just to learn from the masters.

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Tovard(m): 6:23am On May 28, 2022
Nothing of such. It is an Africa mentality and the car mechanicals who have embedded the ideas into our head.

Removing car catalyst doesn't increase fuel consumption.

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by jahson19(m): 6:24am On May 28, 2022
It reduces something anyway

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Nobody: 6:25am On May 28, 2022
I once bought an Honda EOD,very clean and cheap,it was sounding like a sport car.would buy 4k fuel and it would finish within 2 days and I didn’t go far….they told me they had eaten the akara of the car.akara is the street name for catalyst…I bought another around 35k and it fuel consumption went back to normal…..panelbeater plenty for police station accused of stealing that stuff

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by gaby(m): 6:25am On May 28, 2022
Okay...

Indomie bah?

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by tetralogyfallot(m): 6:26am On May 28, 2022
No it doesn't affect fuel consumption at all.

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by fydence: 6:26am On May 28, 2022
I don sit down with paper and biro o


Please what reduces Fuel Consumption o

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Sukersoc: 6:26am On May 28, 2022
The simple answer is no.
What it reduces is the emission of carbon monoxide which is harmful to the environment. It does so through a process of conversion of the carbon monoxide to another compound which I don't know now. That's why it's called a catalytic converter. I usually laugh when my mechanic tells me, my increased fuel consumption is from my catalytic converter(indomie).

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by kamez(m): 6:26am On May 28, 2022
14yrs of driving, currently own 3 cars, and somehow I am just coming across the word catalytic converter!!!

So I thought to myself, How is this even possible.......I had to run to Google..

And realized that it's because I have never had issues with my exhaust in any of my cars..

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by debanj326: 6:26am On May 28, 2022
Clonelord:
You need to find the street name of that catalytic converter else men no go know wetin you dey talk About

Indomie or buscuit

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:26am On May 28, 2022
In most modern vehicles, when there is an engine or transmission malfunction , it displays the check engine light, this switches the vehicle from standard operating design, to one that limits power output and protects the engine or transmission from further damage that could result in continued use in that state.

You would notice things like

check 4WD

Traction off

VSC OFF

And so on.

In certain circumstances the engine would be limited to revs below 3000 rotations per sec.

Irrespective of the presence or absence of a catalyst, an engine or transmission code will cause a vehicle to run less optimally which in turn would mean the vehicle consume more than it should.

Avoid errors on your vehicle at all costs.


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You can also check this link if your car does not have a catalyst.

https://www.nairaland.com/6280487/catalytic-converter-problems-cheap-solution#96462231

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by flejnr2(f): 6:26am On May 28, 2022
Dynamicboss:
Catalytic Combustion reduces carbomonoxide emission through redox reaction but doesn't reduce fuel consumption.

What reduces fuel consumption are; OEM standard for tyre air pressure, apply brake carefully, good 02 sensors, quality oil for engine maintenance, quality fuel, don't idle too long, don't throttle carelessly, When vehicle is on top speed, use AC.

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Bros no need for this long talk if they chop your car indomine the car go begin suck fuel

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by toyzeal(m): 6:27am On May 28, 2022
Am here to learn
Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Fortune13(m): 6:27am On May 28, 2022
Clonelord:
You need to find the street name of that catalytic converter else men no go know wetin you dey talk About

Indomine pot

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Ejlove4u(m): 6:28am On May 28, 2022
Is that all?

Me I want to learn ni

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Clonelord: 6:28am On May 28, 2022
debanj326:


Indomie or buscuit

You see am ... Na just ordinary indomie them dey call all this long name ..


Truth be told indomie reduces fuel consumption... Fact

That sh!t is now 180/200k

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by autodevice(m): 6:28am On May 28, 2022
It sure does
Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by TroubleMaker47(m): 6:29am On May 28, 2022
Oga GAZZUZZ na your own talk i dey believe for this kind matter

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by chrisxxx(m): 6:29am On May 28, 2022
Thieves in PH garage cut my own and welded the exhaust back. It was later I discovered. I doubt if there is any difference in the fuel consumption.

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Obyangel: 6:30am On May 28, 2022
I'm here to learn
Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Dynamicboss: 6:30am On May 28, 2022
flejnr2:

Bros no need for this long talk if the chop your car indomine the car go begin suck fuel

It will only increase CO emission to the air hence causing more carbon deposits at the exhaust system of the vehicle

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by AdeniyiA(m): 6:30am On May 28, 2022
Buharifan:
Car experts,

Please how true is this assertion?


Try to communicate with everyone. Just include SILENCER

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by miqos02(m): 6:30am On May 28, 2022
Tovard:
Nothing of such. It is an Africa mentality and the car mechanicals who have embedded the ideas into our head.

Removing car catalyst doesn't increase fuel consumption.
what then is the function?

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Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by Skyfornia(m): 6:30am On May 28, 2022
Absolute yes
Re: Does Catalytic Converter Actually Reduces Fuel Consumption? by flejnr2(f): 6:32am On May 28, 2022
Dynamicboss:


It will only increase CO emission to the air hence causing more carbon deposits at the exhaust system of the vehicle
And that will make the fuel burn faster na

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