Here's How Much Platinum Is Actually Inside Your Catalytic Converter

Catalytic converters are frequent targets of theft, thanks to the inclusion of various precious metals. Here's how much platinum they actually contain.
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Here's How Much Precious Metal Thieves Can Take From Your Catalytic Converter

Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise over the last few years and show no signs of slowing down, as the prices of the precious metals that they contain continue to skyrocket. According to ...
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How To Clean Your Vehicle's Catalytic Converter: 2 Methods To Try At Home

Thanks to the Clean Air Act of 1970, all cars sold in the US after 1975 must have catalytic converters (cats) installed on them. That means that if you drive a relatively modern car, it should have ...
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What is a catalytic converter? And how can you protect yourself from theft?

View post: Amazon’s ‘Solid’ $400 MIG Welder Is Now 40% Off A catalytic converter is a component of an internal combustion vehicle’s exhaust system. In most cases, it looks like a flattened muffler ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Bay Area thieves going after catalytic converters again, here's how to protect yourself from becoming a victim

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A rash of catalytic converter thefts in San Francisco is urging drivers to install a special metal cover. Workers at the Toyota Shop on Geary Street are seeing an uptick of cars ...
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How To Tell If Your Catalytic Converter Is Clogged (Before It's Too Late)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The catalytic converter is a non-serviceable part that can last well beyond 100,000 miles; or, in some cases, the entire life of the vehicle, ...
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Platinum, rhodium and palladium are prime reason for catalytic converter theft

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As catalytic converter theft continues to rise, many are wondering why? Within minutes, thieves are able to cut them off from vehicles. It is because of a type of three types ...
The News Journal

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again. Here's what to know, how to prevent

If you’ve got a car, chances are you’ve already been hearing about increases in catalytic converter thefts in recent months. Unfortunately for Delaware drivers, this trend impacts the First State, too ...
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How Long Do Catalytic Converters Typically Last, And Can You Extend Their Lifespan?

Introduced in 1974 by General Motors, catalytic converters were a byproduct of the 1970 Clean Air Act, which aimed at improving air quality in the U.S. by curbing smog emissions that were choking U.S.