Is the Alsvin’s catalytic converter prone to carbon buildup due to short city drives o r stop-and-go traffic in cities like Lahore o r Karachi?

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Is the Alsvin’s catalytic converter prone to carbon buildup due to short city drives o r stop-and-go traffic in cities like Lahore o r Karachi?

Are Pakistani driving conditions unsuitable for proper catalytic burn-off?

Lubaba asked on 11 Jun 2025 18:14:54 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 11 Jun 2025 18:19:02 pm

Yes. In cities with:

Congested roads,

Frequent idling, and

Low average engine temperatures,
the catalytic converter doesn’t get hot enough to burn off carbon and hydrocarbons. This leads to gradual choking of the honeycomb structure inside.

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