Catalytic converters are frequent targets of theft, thanks to the inclusion of various precious metals. Here's how much platinum they actually contain.

View post: Amazon’s ‘Solid’ $400 MIG Welder Is Now 40% Off A catalytic converter is a component of an internal combustion vehicle’s exhaust system. In most cases, it looks like a flattened muffler ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As catalytic converter theft continues to rise, many are wondering why? Within minutes, thieves are able to cut them off from vehicles. It is because of a type of three types ...

Modern vehicles and the internal combustion engines that power them — well, most of them, that is — have come a long way in recent decades. From inefficient carburetor systems to fuel injection and, ...

The precious metals, such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, in catalytic converters make the vehicle devices attractive to thieves, but researchers are working to reduce the amount of precious ...

Catalytic converters are integrated into the exhaust systems of cars to convert, or turn, the harmful gasses and pollutants from the engine exhaust system into a less toxic state. Catalytic converters ...

To a small group of people, the metal cylinder that interrupts the otherwise perfect circle of your exhaust pipe looks like a big ol’ bag of money. It’s the reason we’ve seen frequent coverage of ...

Stealing catalytic converters is a growing problem and an expensive repair for victims. But there are some things you can do to fight back and maybe help catch the bad guys. Houston police say the ...

Problems with catalytic converters are one of the most common causes of check engine lights, but they’re extremely exp ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department struck a major blow to a big problem in the Southland. Santa Clarita Valley deputies recently arrested 19 suspects and recovered 250 ...

(WFSB) - During the pandemic, catalytic converters were being stolen in record numbers. Lawmakers took action, but there is another reason why stealing converters isn’t so popular anymore. “A filter ...