The catalytic converter is an important part of the exhaust control system of a Volkswagen. So, it is required to be functioning properly and there should not be damaged internal parts. Excessive oil consumption is a sign of clogged catalytic converter. Go through this slideshow to learn tips to clean the catalytic converter of your Volkswagen.

1. Tips to Clean
the Catalytic
Converter of
Your
Volkswagen

2. The catalytic converter in
your Volkswagen is one of
the most important emissions
control systems in the car.

3. However, if you take your
Volkswagen for an emission
test and it fails the test due
to the catalytic converter,
then the catalytic converter
might be clogged or dirty.

4. It is quite common for the
catalytic converter of your
Volkswagen to get clogged
and dirty which will require
cleaning or replacement.

5. Here are some tips to clean
the catalytic converter of
your Volkswagen.

6. Detect the
root cause of
failed
emission test

7. Most of the time the root
cause of a failed emission
test is incorrectly diagnosed
at the point of inspection.

8. Here are the three things
that you should verify before
attempting to clean the
catalytic converter.

9. Is it too
clogged?

10. If the catalytic converter is too
clogged with excessive carbon
deposits, then the engine will
not run and to inspect the
inner catalytic converter, it
needs to be removed first.

11. Inspect for
damaged
internal parts

12. If the catalytic converter is the
source of your emission test
failure, then the inner parts
will be loose or damaged in
most of the cases.

13. One of the best way to
inspect it is by lightly tapping
the catalytic converter with a
hammer and listening for any
rattling sounds.

14. Check for
excessive oil
consumption

15. Another most prominent sign
of a damaged catalytic
converter in your Volkswagen
is excessive oil consumption
by the car.

16. Most of the time it is caused
due to the damaged piston
rings, cylinder head valve
guides, or fuel injectors and if
you notice smoke coming out,
then this is the likely issue.

17. Ways to clean
the catalytic
converter

18. Once you are sure that the
catalytic converter is not
damaged or too clogged for
cleaning, then the next step
would be to remove it &
attempt to clean it manually.

19. You can use water and some
type thinner to clean the
catalytic converter and in
addition to this, there are
some particular materials
available that help in
removing the carbon deposits.

20. However, most of the experts
in the automobile industry
recommend replacing the
catalytic converter of your
Volkswagen whenever it
malfunctions.

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