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Wabash Tire & Auto Repair provides Catalytic Converter Replacement services to Effingham, IL, Mattoon, IL, Vandalia, IL, and surrounding areas

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The Basics Behind Catalytic Converter Replacement Services at Wabash Tire & Auto Repair

Located on the underside of your vehicle, the catalytic converter helps clean up vehicle emissions before expelling them into the environment. Catalytic converters contain honeycomb-like structures coated with platinum and palladium that help minimize the harmful effects of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxide produced by your vehicle’s engine. These harmful elements pass through two stages: the reduction catalyst stage and the oxidation catalyst stage. During the reduction catalyst stage, nitrogen oxide is converted into oxygen and nitrogen gases while carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon is oxidized in the oxidation catalyst stage. The catalytic converter also relies on the oxygen sensor to detect the correct level of oxygen introduced in the oxidation catalyst stage. Routine exhaust system maintenance can help ensure your catalytic converter is always working optimally and reduce the likelihood of it releasing harmful and often deadly chemicals into the environment, or into the cabin of your vehicle.



Why Should You Have Catalytic Converter Replacement Services Performed at Wabash Tire & Auto Repair?

Because of the role they play in passenger safety and emission control, catalytic converters are important exhaust system components. Without a catalytic converter, your exhaust system would release poisonous and dangerous gases, like carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxide. A damaged catalytic converter must be replaced at the first sign of trouble. Clogged catalytic converters are also dangerous. If you try to accelerate but your vehicle fails to speed up, the catalytic converter may be clogged, which will quickly cause your engine to fail. The smell of sulfur also indicates a bad catalytic converter. A damaged oxygen sensor can lead to the catalytic converter operating less efficiently and reducing its lifespan. If there is not enough oxygen, the harmful gases will fail to diminish, while too much oxygen can cause the converter to overheat and fail. Our service staff will conduct tests to determine the exact cause of a malfunctioning catalytic converter.

We proudly service the Catalytic Converter Replacement needs of customers in Effingham, IL, Mattoon, IL, Vandalia, IL, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : Effingham, IL | Mattoon, IL | Vandalia, IL | and surrounding areas

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Wabash Tire & Auto Repair

Wabash Tire & Auto Repair is your source for wheels, tires, and auto repair services in the greater Effingham community. As a leader in carrying top tire brands at competitive prices, Wabash Tire & Auto Repair is the first place to go when you want a great deal on tires in Effingham, IL or the surrounding region.  Need auto repair or vehicle maintenance? Our team of skilled automotive technicians can deliver quality workmanship when you need it most. Whether you need brakes, work on your exhaust system, a simple oil change or transmission repair, our team is here to deliver great service at a fair price. Contact us today for a quote on tires or rims, or to schedule your auto repair in Effingham, IL. Save at Wabash Tire & Auto Repair!

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Address: 89 Village Square Mall
Effingham, IL 62401

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