Originally posted by Stevedrivr:
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Catalytic converters have nothing to do with it. H2O is a natural byproduct of burning any hydrocarbon (e.g. gasoline).



A small amount of water is the byproduct of combustion, the majority of which comes from water vapor already in the air used in combustion process. However the vast majority does come from the catalytic conversion process! ....................................................................
The overall result of passing exhaust gases through the catalytic chamber is to convert the harmful CO, NOx and CxHy to relatively harmless N2, CO2 and H2O . Though the exhaust gases are in contact with the catalyst for only 100 to 400 ms, 96% of hydrocarbons and CO are converted to CO2 and H2O . The emission of nitrogen oxides is reduced by 76%.


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Drug store rubbing alcohol will not work because it's been saturated with water.



No, it is not saturated with water at that point. To prove it, put some in a glass and add water!




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