There are usually about 3 grams of platinum in a catalytic converter. There are 31.1 grams in an ounce. Platinum is at $2000/ounce so you can figure right at $200 worth. Please note manufacturers are starting to use other materials so you may have very little, if any, platinum.There are 28 grams per ounce not 31.1.
A 1998 Cadillac Seville's catalytic converter typically contains about 0.1 to 0.2 grams of platinum. The exact amount can vary based on the specific design and model of the converter. In addition to platinum, these converters also contain palladium and rhodium, which are other precious metals used in catalytic converters for their catalytic properties.
Yugo or Zastava Koral, a subcompact vehicle built by Zastava corporation. There is no such thing as a "Cadillac converter". The term is catalytic converter and the value of the converter depends upon the amount of palladium, titanium and rhodium in it and the number of vehicles sold.
A typical BMW catalytic converter contains about 3 to 7 grams of platinum, although this can vary depending on the model and year of the vehicle. In addition to platinum, these converters often contain palladium and rhodium, which also help in reducing emissions. The exact amount of platinum can differ based on the engine type and emissions regulations.
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Yes, it will loose power and use an excessive amount of fuel.
Cars that typically have the most rhodium in their catalytic converters are luxury and high-performance vehicles, particularly those with larger engines or those designed for high emissions standards. Brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi often use more precious metals in their catalytic converters due to stricter regulations and performance requirements. Additionally, some hybrid vehicles may also contain higher amounts of rhodium to optimize emissions control. However, the exact amount can vary by model and year.
To keep the car running - not at all. To minimize the amount of polluting exhaust - very.
To lower the amount of harmful emissions in the exhaust. It converts HC, CO and NOx into H20, CO2, and N2.
The oxygen sensors control the amount fuel in the engine and if it is making too many emissions the oxygen sensors will cut back on the fuel or if they are worn out they will increase the amount of fuel. The catalytic converter will eventually get plugged up if the Oxygen sensors are bad. The oxygen sensors control the converter.
Your car will not run correctly and will have no power and use an excess amount of fuel. Besides it is illegal to remove a converter from any vehicle.
put simply... no. lead would bond to the metal fillers in a catalytic converter and o2 sensors clogging them or shorting them out.
As far as the environment is concerned, yes. Catalytic converters are very important in regulating the amount of pollution your vehicle emits. As far as vehicle performance, removing a catalytic converter could increase horsepower and exhaust flow. Removing the converter can (and does on most) cause the computer to over-correct for the improper oxygen sensor readings. This over-correction usually causes a reduction in power, economy, and running performance. It is also highly illegal.