Safety precautions when operating vehicles with a catalytic converter [Toyota RAV4 XA10]

The neutralizer is a reliable and simple device that does not require maintenance. To ensure its service life is maximized, the following requirements must be met.

Do not use leaded gasoline in a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter, as the lead will coat the precious metals in the catalytic converter grid, reducing their effectiveness and ultimately causing damage to the catalytic converter.

Always keep the ignition and fuel systems in good working order.

Do not operate the vehicle with a faulty ignition system until the fault has been corrected.

If the engine control lamp lights up while the engine is running, you should contact a service station as soon as possible. If the engine management system is damaged, then in addition to increased fuel consumption and deterioration of the engine's dynamic characteristics, the catalytic converter may fail.

Do not start the engine by towing.

Do not turn off the ignition at high engine speed.

Do not use fuel or motor oil additives as they may contain substances that can damage the catalytic converter.

Do not operate the vehicle if blue smoke is emitted from the exhaust pipe.

After the engine has stopped, the exhaust system continues to emit heat for a long time, so you should avoid parking your car on grass or dry leaves.

Remember that the neutralizer is fragile, so avoid impacts when removing it or other components of the exhaust system.