Improve your vehicle’s environmental performance and ensure compliance with emissions standards with our high-quality EURO4 Catalytic Converter. Designed for optimal performance and durability, this converter is a direct replacement for your worn or inefficient original unit.
Key Features and Benefits
This catalytic converter is engineered to provide superior emissions control and engine performance:
- Three-Way Catalytic Action: Effectively reduces harmful emissions including Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrocarbons (HC), and Nitrogen Oxides (Nox), contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment.
- Check Engine Light Solution: Designed to eliminate the annoying Check Engine Light and resolve common OBD2 error codes such as P0420, often associated with catalytic converter inefficiency. This is particularly relevant for vehicles requiring OBD2 diagnostics, ensuring your system reports correctly.
- Monitors Completion: Facilitates the completion of required emissions monitors, essential for passing vehicle inspections and complying with environmental regulations like NOM-167-Semarant-2017.
- Broad Engine Compatibility: Versatile design suitable for a wide range of engine sizes, from 1.3L to 6.2L, and configurations including 4, 5, 6, and 8 cylinders. This makes it a potential solution for various vehicles, including models where OBD2 system health is critical for emission control.
- Direct Fit Replacement: 100% brand new and never used, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for easy installation.
- Premium Stainless Steel Construction: Built with high-grade stainless steel for exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion, ensuring a long service life.
- Extended Lifespan: Manufactured for a service life of 5 years or 120,000 KM under normal operating conditions and with proper vehicle maintenance, offering long-term reliability.
- Emissions Compliance: Designed to help your vehicle pass mandatory vehicle inspections across various regions, ensuring legal operation and avoiding fines.
Specifications
This EURO4 Catalytic Converter boasts the following specifications for optimal fit and function:
- Shape: Round
- Inlet Diameter: 2 1/4 inches
- Outlet Diameter: 2 1/4 inches
- Body Height: 4.28 inches
- Body Width (with Hopper): 5.12 inches
- Body Length: 9.13 inches
- Total Length: 12.07 inches
- Substrate Material: Ceramic Honeycomb
Recommendations Before Purchase and Installation
To ensure optimal performance and longevity of your new catalytic converter, please consider the following recommendations before purchasing and during installation:
- Ask Questions: Do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have before making your purchase to ensure this converter is right for your vehicle.
- Address the Root Cause: Identify and repair the issue that caused the original converter to fail. Replacing the converter without fixing the underlying problem may lead to premature failure of the new unit. Common issues can relate to engine tuning or excessive oil consumption.
- Professional Installation Recommended: We strongly recommend professional installation by a certified mechanic. Incorrect installation can damage the converter and void the warranty.
- Avoid Forced Installation: Any forced installation will void the warranty and negate any possibility of refund. Ensure the converter fits properly without undue stress.
- Vehicle Tune-Up: Perform a complete vehicle tune-up to ensure optimal engine performance and minimize stress on the catalytic converter.
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Check: Conduct a thorough diagnostic check using a gas analyzer and OBD2 scanner. This is crucial, especially for vehicles like the Corsa 2005, to identify any pre-existing issues that could affect the new converter.
- Check for Engine Smoke: Ensure your engine is not emitting blue or black smoke, as this indicates issues that can damage the catalytic converter.
- Oxygen Sensor Inspection: Inspect oxygen sensors with a scanner, checking graphs and voltage readings. Faulty oxygen sensors can contribute to catalytic converter failure and OBD2 error codes.
- Temperature Sensor Check: Verify the functionality of the temperature sensor, as incorrect readings can impact engine management and emissions.
- Spark Plug Wires and Coils: Inspect spark plug wires and coils to ensure proper ignition and combustion.
- Spark Plug Calibration: Calibrate spark plugs according to the Champion catalog or your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
- Use Original Spark Plugs: Use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) spark plugs for your vehicle make and model to ensure optimal compatibility and performance.
- Exhaust Leak Inspection: Check for exhaust leaks, as these can affect catalytic converter efficiency and create noise.
- Engine Vacuum Leak Check: Inspect for engine vacuum leaks, which can disrupt engine performance and emissions control.
- State of Mexico Rejection: If you anticipate issues with vehicle inspections in the State of Mexico, please inquire before purchasing. Regulations may vary.
- Consult Automotive Advisor: Ask your automotive advisor if this product is suitable for your specific vehicle make and model.
- Exhaust Pipe Installation: This catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust pipe system.
- Catalytic Converter Location: Be aware that some makes and sub-brands use a primary catalytic converter in the exhaust manifold. This product is designed for the downstream location in the exhaust system.
Precaution
This catalytic converter operates at high temperatures. When in use, it generates temperatures exceeding 300 degrees Celsius (572 degrees Fahrenheit). Exercise caution and allow the system to cool before handling.
Warranty and Post-Purchase Recommendations
Warranty:
- 30-day warranty against manufacturing defects.
- Designed for daily vehicle use (for models from 2006 and later, confirm local regulations).
- Please note: Returns or exchanges are not accepted after installation.
Recommendations After Purchase:
- Hopper Orientation: During installation, ensure the hopper is facing upwards. This shields the cabin from excessive heat.
- Verify Product Installation: Supervise the installation to ensure the correct product is being installed on your vehicle.
- Clear Fault Codes: After installation, use an OBD2 scanner to clear any stored fault codes, including those related to the catalytic converter or emissions system. This ensures accurate readings in the future.
- Warm-up Before Emissions Testing: Warm up the vehicle to operating temperature before conducting emissions tests with a gas analyzer.
- Professional Installation Services: We offer professional installation services at our authorized workshop for an additional cost. We are a workshop authorized by the Secretariat of the Environment of CDMX.
- Extended Warranty Option: Extend your warranty to two years by choosing installation at our workshop.
- Vehicle Inspection Services: We also offer vehicle inspection services in CDMX, Hidalgo, and the State of Mexico.
Package Includes
- One Catalytic Converter
- Packaging Box
- Installation instructions are NOT included. Professional installation is recommended.
Payment and Shipping Options
- Option to pay in interest-free monthly installments.
- Free Shipping Included.
- Your purchase is protected with Mercado Libre.
Seller Warranty: 30 days.
