Xsara Catalytic converter??

ossian · Unread post by **ossian** » 07 May 2004, 04:46

I recently bought a Xsara TD I was checking through the specifications on some engine oil I was going to use in a future oil change and it made reference to it being suitable for vehicles with a Catalytic coverter.
3 questions do all zsara TD SX have a converter?
Is there any oil I should stay clear of.
How would the engine oil cause damage to the converter unless there was a fault?
Thanks

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 07 May 2004, 06:05

Donno if all (or any) UK imported Xsara TD's have cat's.
But I know for sure that any engine oil available "is suitable for engines with catalytic converter", as the converter certainly do not receive any engine oil - unless the engine is entirely crap [:I]
You should choose an engine oil, which states it's suitable for turbodiesel engines.

ralph · Unread post by **ralph** » 07 May 2004, 15:02

All Xsara diesels have a cat. But when mine goes pop, I won't be replacing it.

Kowalski · Unread post by **Kowalski** » 07 May 2004, 17:02

All engines leak a certain amount of oil via the piston rings. If an engine is in good condition this leakage should be minimal (unnoticeable between services). It can take a very small amount of the right (or wrong) substance added to a catalyst to kill it.

ossian · Unread post by **ossian** » 14 May 2004, 04:27

Thanks for the information about the Catalytic converter on my xsara.[8D]. I take it when they expire they are pricey to replace, next question being how long do they last?
Thanks

paranoid · Unread post by **paranoid** » 14 May 2004, 19:57

Usually a lot longer than the exhaust,(my 92 rover is still on the original and its on its fifth/sixth exhaust) providing the the car is serviced reqularly, maintained etc.