Mahindra, the Indian automobile giant joined hands with French automobile brand Renault, to launch Mahindra Renault Logan in India. Logan is the kind of car which can deliver fuel efficiency as high as 30.36 kmpl under ideal driving conditions.

The Logan now comes in an all new stylish variant with a sporty and adventurous look, the Logan Play. The Logan Play is available in both petrol (1.4 GLX) and diesel (1.5 DLX) options. The car’s arresting exterior is complemented by a plush interior with seats and floor mats in Black and Red trim, a chrome finished gear knob, music system and centre fascia and end rack in carbon fiber finish.

Some features that the Logan Play packs in

USB Enabled Music System

The music system lets you play music from your USB drive and turn the road into a dance floor.

Centre Console

The all new centre console in deep black mixes well with the trendy red streaked interiors.

Upholstery

It flaunts new leather seats, floor mats, steering cover and side door frames.

Driver Information System

Its DIS will keep you updated on your average speed, fuel consumption and mileage.

Parking Sensor

Its 4 reverse sensors make sure you never fail to impress others by your parking.

Alloy Wheels

The vibrant alloy wheels set the standard in high street fashion and guarantee second looks.

Body Graphics

The twin-coloured decals give you a unique on-road identity and leave everyone awestruck.

Muffler Cutter

The chrome finished muffler cutter will make you sparkle in style.

Lip Spoiler

The new lip spoiler gives this car a sleeker look and turns you into a trendsetter

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Why do we need catalytic converters?

Fuel burnt in an engine produces harmful gases such as hydrocarbons; oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide, which is not at all safe for the environment. At such times the catalytic converters plays the most significant role by controlling the possible damages to the environment. The catalytic converter is installed between the exhaust line and the muffler where the chemical coating of the converter works as a catalyst and changes the poisonous gases into harmless inert gases. Preserving its own chemical properties, the chemical catalyst increases the speed of the reactions between two chemicals.

OEM catalytic converters, which come with the vehicle from the manufacturer, sometimes stop functioning efficiently. All converters have to be replaced at some time or the other, but because original catalytic converters are expensive, people prefer to go for replacement converters manufactured by OEMs.

Where is the catalytic converter located?

The side of the converter towards the engine contains a stainless steel container, which receives unsafe toxin gases from the engine. The honeycomb mesh present inside the chamber is coated with catalysts like platinum, aluminum oxide and palladium. These catalysts convert hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and water vapor. There is a third lining of platinum and rhodium, which condenses the nitrogen oxide.

Do not use leaded fuel with a converter

Whether it is an OEM or any other catalytic converter, it is suggested to use unleaded fuel with it since the lead oxide produced in the fuel renders ineffective the lining of the catalyst chemicals. The only reason for using lead in the fuel is for lubrication. These days the law has made it compulsory to have Catalytic converters. Manufacturers have researched and designed special engine parts in order to withstand chemicals and the corrosive temperatures in the parts of the engine.

Summary

The best part about installing catalytic converters in vehicles is that emission of pollutants is reduced by about 96 percent from pre-control vehicles.