If the emission control device in your Chrysler car is broken, there are several ways to get out of such a situation. However, repairing the part is not among them, because if this part of the system breaks, it can only be replaced. There is unfortunately no rebuilding or repairing of this part.
Despite this, you are still left with a few options on what you can do.
The first option is to sell the pollution control unit
The easiest and most obvious option is to find a buyer who wants to buy the unit from you. You can get a good amount of money for a broken part, but it depends on many factors, including the type of exhaust system that was used in your car model. At the AutoCatalystMarket site, you can look at chrysler scrap catalytic converter prices and pictures to get a quote. You can also find buyers at the same place, as there are representatives from companies that recycle and dispose of such items.
The value of the emission reduction device is in its construction. It contains precious metals that are even a commodity on the stock exchange. Metals such as platinum, for example, have high value in industry and other areas. At the same time, it is difficult and expensive to mine, and also the process of mining it is harmful to nature.
In this regard, it is much more environmentally friendly and convenient to get metal again from recyclable car parts, and by selling your device you not only receive funds, but also participate in an important cause – contribute to the proper recycling and disposal of exhaust purifier.
The second option is to drive without a catalytic converter
This device is quite easy to get to. If the motorist knows where it is localized and how it can be removed from the system, he can do it himself. Moreover, many people do exactly that. But this option is not the best, and there are several reasons for this.
The first reason is that operating a car without this important element of the system is not safe for the environment. All cars before they enter the assembly line, undergo special testing to see how much they harm the nature. This is done for a reason, and it is done in order to prolong the health of our planet.
The second reason is that using a car in this mode is simply uncomfortable, because it leads to the following consequences:
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor in the cabin (the smell of exhaust fumes will appear);
- feeling of vibrations that will appear due to the fact that the system will work in a different mode;
- an increase in fuel consumption (by about 2-3% of the usual).
Therefore, this option is not recommended to consider. If the part is broken, then it must be replaced. Since such a device can be expensive, it makes sense to simply sell the old one and recoup at least part of the new spending on your car.
