David Teitelbaum wrote: >And how does the catalytic convertor eliminate CO? Co is created by >burning hydrocarbons. As long as the motor is running you are creating >CO and in an enclosed space you are also using up all of the oxygen! >David Teitelbaum >vin 10757 > > I'm not really up on my catalyst chemistry, but oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide.is one of the primary functions of a three-way catalytic converter. CO2 is not poisonous, but a lack of oxygen wouldn't be good, you're absolutely right. However if there was enough getting into the garage to keep the engine running.... Martin ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/