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 The catalytic converter plays a major role in an automobile, and it is very expensive to replace. The catalytic converter is an off white substance which is made from Platinum, Rhodium or Palladium which is built like a honeycomb in the exhaust nodes. A car can have 1, 2, 3 or even 4 catalytic converter pots depending on the design of the engine ie. L4, or a V engine.          Functions of the Catalytic converter   1. It helps reduce the amount of Carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas of an automobile, this make it  more environmental friendly. For countries that carry out emission test on vehicles, automobiles without catalytic converter will not be allowed on roads.  2. It also helps to reduce the noise made by the engine while trying to generate energy. 3. It helps to reduce fuel consumption.