- When the engine is running, components of the exhaust system can reach very high temperatures - try not to touch hot parts and do not park on areas covered with flammable materials (fallen leaves, dry grass, garbage, etc.).
- Do not use leaded gasoline to fill a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter - the lead it contains in high concentrations is deposited on the surfaces of the converter's working element, significantly reducing its operating efficiency.
- Ensure that the engine settings and adjustments are correct. Deviations in the setting of operating parameters of the ignition, fuel injection and engine management systems can lead to a dangerous over-enrichment of the air-fuel mixture, which can lead to overheating of the catalytic converter. If misfires occur, the operation of the vehicle should be suspended until the causes of the malfunction are eliminated - the fuel that has not warmed up during the misfire from the combustion chamber gets into the converter, where it can easily ignite (for the same reason, starting the engine by towing or pushing should be avoided).
- Monitor fuel consumption, try not to allow it to run out completely, which is usually associated with misfires (see previous point).
- Start driving only after the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature.
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