Dualtone Automotive 4745 Mission Bay Dr. San Diego, CA 92109 © Dualtone Automotive Inc. 2015
Serving San Diego Since 1946
We Can Install Your Catalytic Converters
in San Diego
Modern automobiles and other vehicles are expected to run cleanly and
efficiently. The process may be a messy one, however. In an internal combustion
engine, air and gas are incinerated, whereby they produce carbon monoxide and
other substances which are harmful to the atmosphere. Your car or pickup combats
this event with an exhaust system that includes a catalytic converter. Our team at
Dualtone of San Diego has the skills to provide superior service for catalytic
converter repair, replacement and installation.
The catalytic converter in your automobile, truck or SUV lowers emissions by
creating a chemical reaction that alters harmful gases so that they are inert or less
damaging to humans and to the environment. Ultimately, the gases pass through the
muffler and tips and out into the world. California has specific rules regarding
emissions and smog. At Dualtone, we are familiar with state requirements and can
help ensure that your vehicle measures up to standards without compromising
performance. An effective exhaust system is good for drivability and better for the
environment. A quality part functions to do several tasks, including:
•
Break down nitrogen oxides
to nitrogen and oxygen
•
Convert carbon monoxide to
carbon dioxide
•
Reduce unburnt
hydrocarbons to carbon
dioxide and water
Our Replacement Service Means Lower
Emissions
Lack of power
If your vehicle has little
accelerating power, or it feels
like you’re driving into
resistance, this could be a sign
that the catalytic converter is
plugged
Noise
Broken converters can
often make a rattling sound over
bumps or when the engine is
accelerated quickly. A partially
clogged cat may hiss or whistle
as the exhaust gases are forced through the restriction
Fuel mileage
Significant drop in fuel mileage is another common symptom
Smell
Faulty catalytic converter will often produce a rotten egg smell
Check engine light on
One of the more common reasons for a service vehicle or check engine light to
come on is a catalytic converter that is no longer working efficiently
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Common symptoms of catalytic
converter failure