Acura Legend Catalytic Converter Parts

Acura Legend Catalytic Converter

Acura is a luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. The various models of Acura make are CL, Integra, Legend, MDX, NSX, RDX, RL, RSX, SLX, TL, TSX and Vigor. We at Car Parts Warehouse deal with the original equipment and aftermarket replacements parts. The purpose of using the Acura Legend catalytic converter is to convert harmful pollutants into less harmful emissions before they exit the car's exhaust system.

The Acura Legend catalytic converter uses two different types of catalysts namely a reduction catalyst and an oxidization catalyst. There are three main types of structures used in Acura Legend catalytic converter - ceramic honeycomb, metal plate and ceramic beads. The ceramic honeycomb structure is widely used in Acura Legend catalytic converter. The reduction catalyst is the first stage of the Acura Legend catalytic converter that uses platinum and rhodium to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxide emissions. The oxidation catalyst is the second stage of the Acura Legend catalytic converter. The oxidation catalyst reduces the unburnt hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide by burning them over a platinum and palladium catalyst. If your Acura Legend catalytic converter is damaged then it is advisable to change it with a new genuine part at Car Parts Warehouse.