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Exhaust System: Description and Operation






The exhaust system consists of an exhaust manifold, an exhaust No. 1 pipe a three way catalytic converter, a muffler, and seals and gaskets etc.
The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device added to the exhaust system to lower the levels of Hydrocarbon (HC), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) pollutants in the exhaust gas.

CAUTION: Be sure to use UNLEADED FUEL for catalytic converter equipped vehicle. Use of LEADED FUEL will affect performance of the catalytic converter adversely to a great extent.