Good Carma Podcast
Cars are complicated, but they don't have to be a complete mystery. Have peace of mind—not panic—when it comes to your car. Good Carma teaches you the basics in plain language so you can feel confident popping the hood and understanding what you see. Learn about everyday components and fluids, how to use a scanner to decode what’s really going on, and what simple things you can check yourself. Host Jennifer Ryan talks with seasoned professionals to bring you easy-to-understand conversations that demystify car care and put you back in control.
Good Carma Podcast
Your Car Depends On You Pt 3
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One of the best things to happen to the environment was the catalytic converter. It reduced the toxicity of car exhaust to a small fraction of what it used to be. Before it, cars released carbon monoxide, unburned fuel, and oxides of nitrogen directly into the air — in amounts that blanketed cities in smog and caused real health problems.
The catalytic converter, when it's working right, converts these harmful gases into gases that won't burn our eyes, lungs or turn the sky green.
Keeping your 'cat' healthy really matters. One simple way to do this is staying on top of oil changes.
This is part three of my conversation with José Ramirez, where we talk about how lack of oil changes can damage this important component.
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