Catalytic converters (cats) have been a legal requirement on passenger vehicles with internal combustion engines since the U.S. government passed the Clean Air Act of 1970. That means that if you ...

The catalytic converter is undeniably an essential part of a vehicle. The converter has an effect on the performance of your vehicle, and it reduces tailpipe emissions. Without an effective converter, ...

Even though most gas-powered vehicles are equipped with catalytic converters, many vehicle owners don’t give the CAT a second thought until something goes wrong. Fortunately, taking care of this ...

Emissions and pollution have all but defined the modern era of cars. And since 1975, with the introduction of the Clean Air Act, cleaner burning engines have been priority number one. Yet, while ...

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 ...