Hyundai Sonata: Catalytic Converter. Description and Operation - Exhaust Emission Control System - Emission Control SystemHyundai Sonata: Catalytic Converter. Description and Operation

Description

The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
There are two types of three-way catalyst; Palette type and Monolith type.
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