A catalytic converter is a part of your vehicle that converts harmful emissions into less-harmful gases. This helps clean up the environment, keep your check engine light off and protect your health.
The 2020 toyota tundra is a popular target for catalytic converter thieves, but there are steps you can take to prevent this crime. The most effective anti-theft measures include installing a custom-fit catalytic converter shield, etching and painting the catalytic converter with your VIN number, and using a wireless camera system that records movement on your car.
Custom Catalytic Converter Shields
A catalytic converter is an exhaust system device that cleans harmful emissions from the vehicle’s engine. They’re often made of palladium, rhodium, or platinum and are increasingly valuable because they’re used to reduce toxic gases that damage the environment.
A thief armed with a battery-powered saw can cut out a catalytic converter in as little as 30 seconds. Toyota’s high ground clearance also makes it easy for thieves to slide under the vehicle and access these expensive parts.
Another effective deterrent is a good wireless camera system that allows you to monitor the area beneath your car and alert you if someone approaches. These systems can typically be installed in a few minutes and come with a phone app that will give you an early warning that someone is trying to take your vehicle.
MillerCAT offers custom catalytic converter shields that are compatible with the 2020 toyota tundra. These shields are a great way to protect your catalytic converter and save you thousands of dollars in replacement costs.
Custom Catalytic Converter Covers
If you have a 2020 toyota tundra, you are going to want to make sure your catalytic converters are protected. They are easy to steal and can be extremely expensive to replace.
Fortunately, there are some commercially available options to protect your catalytic converters from theft. You can even install a physical anti-theft shield to increase the time it takes for someone to cut one out of your vehicle.
MillerCAT makes a full set of covers for the front and rear catalytic converters that fit the 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra as well as the 2008-2022 Sequoia.
They are made of a heavy-duty aluminum that is designed to dissipate heat and hold up to off-road use. They also come in a variety of colors to match your truck.
Etching and Painting
Etching is an art form that allows the artist to create a design on metal, most commonly copper. The process begins with a metal plate and acid-resistant wax. The artist then uses a tool called an etcher’s needle to scratch the image into the wax, leaving exposed areas on the plate.
Unlike engraving, etching does not require the artist to have a strong level of metalworking skills. The process can be used for smaller projects that do not involve a large amount of material, making it easier to produce quality art pieces.
According to police reports, Toyota Tundra catalytic converters have become an increasingly popular target for theft. The full-size truck’s catalytic converters are made of platinum, rhodium and palladium, which act as catalysts to convert harmful gases such as carbon monoxide into less harmful ones like carbon dioxide.
Wireless Camera Systems
If you have a 2020 toyota tundra catalytic converter, there are several options available for protecting it. One is to install a wireless camera system that will record and notify you of any suspicious activity.
You can also install a shield that covers the catalytic converter and can be installed in about an hour. Many of these systems come with a smartphone app that allows you to call the police right away if someone tries to steal your car.
Another option is to etch and paint your catalytic converter with your VIN number. This will make it harder for thieves to sell back for cash, so they will be less likely to try and steal your catalytic converter.