1995 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 168

Emissions Controls, Three-Way Catalytic Converter work together in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Genuine Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your car. The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your car. Read your warranty booklet for more information. as a three-way catalyst, because it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables. A defective catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your engine's performance. To protect your car's catalytic converter, follow these guidelines. Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the converter ineffective. Keep the engine tuned up. Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, backfiring, continuing to run after you turn off the engine, stalling, or otherwise not running properly. Three-Way Catalytic Converter The Three-Way Catalytic Converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to Technical Information CATALYTIC CONVERTER The Three-Way Catalytic Converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park