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Do diesels have catalytic converters?

I’m a little new to having a diesel truck here. Do diesels have catalytic converters?

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Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Good question! Yes, modern diesel-powered vehicles have catalytic converters—however, they operate differently from the ones used in gasoline-powered vehicles.
Still, they perform the same essential function, which is reducing pollutants released by the vehicle’s exhaust.
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