- Continuous movement with the signal lamp of the minimum fuel level in the tank on;
- Use of leaded gasoline;
- Use of engine oil additives or fuels not approved by the manufacturer.
or errors such as:
- Malfunction of the ignition system, or complete exhaustion of fuel, or disconnection of the spark plug, expressed in misfiring and jerking while driving;
- Loss of power;
lead to excessive heating of the catalytic converter, thereby reducing its effectiveness, and can even lead to its destruction and damage to the car caused by overheating.
If you find the above malfunctions, immediately contact the service station for the necessary repairs.
Such situations can be avoided if the car is regularly serviced at a service station in accordance with the recommendations given in the service book.
Difficulty starting the engine
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter, do not attempt to start the engine (starter, pushing or towing your vehicle), until the cause of the problem has been identified and corrected.
If the cause of the malfunction is not determined, stop trying to start the engine and contact a service station.