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Catalytic Converters
Catalytic Converters
This vehicle is equipped with two three-way
catalytic converter. Each converter contains
precious metals that serve as catalysts in high
temperature chemical reactions that convert
hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO),
and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust
gasses into safe compounds.
A defective catalytic converter contributes to air
pollution and can impair your engine’s
performance. A replacement unit must be an
original Honda part or equivalent.
Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s
catalytic converters.
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Always use unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol
will damage the catalytic converters.
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Keep the engine in good running condition.
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Have your vehicle serviced if your engine is
misfiring, backfiring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly, stop riding and turn off the
engine.
