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Catalytic converter, exhaust gases
Catalytic converter,
exhaust gases
Picture no: 17199t.tif
Catalytic converter for petrol
engines
Leaded fuel will damage the catalytic
converter and parts of the electronic
system, rendering them inoperative.
High quality fuels other than those listed on
pages 200 and 308 (e. g. LRP
1)
)
could
damage the catalytic converter.
On vehicles with a catalytic converter, the
fuel tank filler neck is of a narrow design so
that a dispensing pump for leaded fuel
cannot be inserted.
Damage to the catalytic converter or the
vehicle may result if the following points
are not observed:
z
Consult a workshop, such as your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, as quickly
as possible in the event of misfiring,
irregular engine running following a cold
start, a significant loss of engine power
or other unusual malfunctions which
may indicate a fault in the ignition
system. If necessary, driving may be
continued for a short time at a low speed
and with a low engine speed.
Irregular engine running and a loss of
engine power when the Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP®
Plus
3
)
comes
into action are the result of operating
conditions and are therefore of no
significance – see page 208.
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Catalytic converter for petrol engines 203
Catalytic converter for diesel engines 204
Controlling exhaust emission.............. 205
Exhaust gases ...................................... 206
Maintenance ........................................ 207
1)
LRP
=
L
ead
R
eplacement
P
etrol.