Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
Catalytic Converter: Service Precautions
PRECAUTIONS FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION: If a large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this, observe the
following precautions and explain them to your customer.
1. Use only unleaded gasoline.
2. Do not run the engine while the car is at rest for a long time. Avoid running the engine at fast idle speed for more than 10 minutes and at idle
speed for more than 20 minutes.
3. Avoid spark-jump tests. Do spark-jumps only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible and, while testing, never race the
engine.
4. Do not measure engine compression for an extended time. Engine compression tests must be made as rapidly as possible.
5. Do not run the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
6. Avoid coasting with the ignition turned off and during prolonged braking.
7. Do not dispose of a used catalytic converter together with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.
