Steinway Auto Repair

    The emission system in a car is designed to reduce harmful pollutants released into the atmosphere. When fuel burns in the engine, it produces exhaust gases that contain pollutants like carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and unburned hydrocarbons (HC). The exhaust gases exit the engine through the exhaust manifold, which collects them and directs them toward the emission control components. The Catalytic Converter is a key component that converts harmful gases into less harmful emissions. It contains catalysts (usually precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium) that facilitate chemical reactions such as converting carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide (CO2), converting nitrogen oxides into nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2) and converting unburned hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water (H2O). As an aside, Catalytic Converters contain precious metals like platinum and are often stolen. Our Auto Repair Mechanic in Astoria regularly replaces Cataly...