I have a 2000 Buick Regal GS Gran Touring with the V6 and a supercharger but the supercharger doesn’t work. Is the engine still good and is the supercharger expensive to fix?

The catalytic converter found in the exhaust system of the Volkswagen is an emission-reducing device that subjects harmful exhaust gases into an aftertreatment before they are emitted out of the vehicle. Traces of unburned elements called hydrocarbons, if allowed to exit the exhaust untreated, pose harmful effects on the environment. To counter this threat, the VW catalytic converter exposes the exhaust gases to a chemical reaction. It burns toxic pollutants, molecule by molecule, and converts them into less toxic gases. There are three main regulated emissions that the VW catalytic converter helps reduce: carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NO and NO2). To do this, the converter uses two different types of catalysts, a reduction catalyst and an oxidation catalyst.

The VW catalytic converter typically consists of a core, wash coat, and catalyst. The catalysts fitted on every Volkswagen exhaust system are the chief failsafe of the car against harmful exhaust. They work two ways: reducing the nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and oxygen, and oxidizing the carbon monoxides into carbon dioxide. Palladium, platinum and rhodium are precious metals used as catalysts, with rhodium generally used as a reduction catalyst, palladium as an oxidization catalyst, and platinum used in both reduction and oxidation. Cerium, iron, manganese and nickel are also used, although each has its own limitations. Because the catalysts are ordinarily made of precious metals, the VW catalytic converter works on a structure that exposes the maximum surface area of catalyst to the exhaust stream, while also minimizing the amount of catalyst required.

Volkswagen models use different kinds of VW catalytic converters, depending on the type of the car’s engine. For diesel engines, which uses compression ignition, the diesel oxidation catalyst is used. Compared to a VW catalytic converter on an internal combustion engine, the diesel catalyst uses the excess oxygen in the exhaust gas stream to oxidize carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons to water and carbon dioxide, but is incapable of reducing nitrous oxides.

On the flip side of their limitations in exhaust reductions, the catalysts are reinforced by ceramic honeycomb cores, often called catalyst support. These converters often reach 90 percent effectiveness and are designed to snuff out additional exhaust contaminants like diesel odor and soot. Installing a VW catalytic converter has to correspond with the engine type, as the different catalysts are very much sensitive to gasoline types. Iron and rhodium catalysts, for example, are ineffective in the face of lead and prolonged exposure to leaded gasoline emission may poison the VW catalytic converter and render the exhaust system unguarded.

In addition to catalyst poisoning, the catalyst is likewise vulnerable to the same hazards as many of the other parts found in the car’s exhaust system. Road debris, road splash containing dissolved salt, driving mishaps and other environmental conditions greatly affect the performance and reliability of the VW catalytic converter. Additionally, engine misfires can overheat and destroy the converter, especially when excessive amounts of unburned fuel are broken down within the catalyst.

My car is a used BMW that didnt have the owners manual in it, where should i get one from?

I have a 2000 Buick Regal GS Gran Touring with the V6 and a supercharger but the supercharger doesn’t work. Is the engine still good and is the supercharger expensive to fix?

Chrysler, the world known American car manufacturer, has just launched its 2.99 gas promotion program in the United States. With this move, the company has started some very intense fighting between the supporters and the opponents of this idea.

The prices for oil have risen significantly over the past few years, putting much pressure on the economy and the people?s budgets. If the gas prices continue to revolve around the $3.60/gallon mark, people having large, thirsty V-8 cars will pay very much for their fuel.

To combat the rising of gas prices, Chrysler has launched its $2.99 gas guarantee program. In short, people that buy a car built by the Chrysler Corporation in a given period will only pay $2.99 per gallon at any gas station and the company will support the difference between $2.99 and the actual gas price.

While other American car manufacturers have stated that they would not initiate such a program, a Japanese carmaker, Suzuki, has just launched a similar promotion: for the cars bought between May 1st and June 30th, Suzuki will offer its promotion called ?Free Gas for the Summer? and they expect this campaign to boost their sales.

The supporters of Chrysler?s promotion state that Chrysler?s promotion is very tempting, especially if you consider the gas prices are likely to go up in the nest years, there are some things you should know before getting enthusiastic. Not only this, but they also say that other car manufacturers have followed Chrysler?s example.

However, there are people that are against Chrysler?s promotion and they have shown that you benefit more from a traditional cash back rebate promotion than from Chrysler?s program. If you have observed the car market for a while, you are familiar with the cash back rebates car manufacturers offer their clients.

Chrysler has changed this promotion with its new $2.99 gas guarantee program. The question is if this offer has more benefits for the client than a cash back rebate.

There is no secret that Chrysler is facing significant sales problems. They have been producing large vehicles and heavy duty trucks for many years now, but today?s car market has changed and they are somewhat behind their competition.

While Americans are demanding more, smaller, and medium sized cars with better fuel consumption, Chrysler is still offering large V-8 cars. Some of their cars have the lowest mileage numbers in their segments and while the carmakers are announcing an increase in sales, Chrysler is still announcing lower figures. For example, Sebring, Chrysler?s medium sedan, has yet to reach high selling numbers and it offers 30mpg on the highway.

When it comes to Chrysler?s $2.99 promotion, car market specialists have taken a car belonging to the Chrysler Group: Dodge Durango, a classic SUV. It has a 5.7-liter V-8 engine and given its declared mileage of 18mpg on the highway, by benefitting from Chrysler?s promotion you only save around $420 per year.

This is far less then the usual $2.000 cash back rebates other carmakers are offering for their vehicles. Not to say that other important players on this market are offering more economic vehicles with standard cash back rebates, assuring you will pay less for gas after you have bought the car. Chrysler, on the other hand, is offering gas thirsty cars with a promotion that only saves you a few hundred dollars per year.

I’ve been looking into the lexus ls 400s and the bmw 5 series years ranging 90-95. Ive heard great things about the lexus engine being bulletproof but can the bmw six cylinder say the same? How mileage can i put on the car without having to worry about major issues?

I just bought a 68 mustang and I am looking for a good performance shop around Raleigh NC that deals with older cars, suspension work, and motor swaps. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!