The present work has been undertaken to tailor Pt/Al 2 O 3 catalysts active for NO oxidation even after severe heat treatments in air. For this purpose, the addition of Pd has been attempted, which is less active for this reaction but can effectively suppress thermal sintering of the active metal Pt. Various Pd-modified Pt/Al 2 O 3 catalysts were prepared, subjected to heat treatments in air at 800°C and 830°C, and then applied for NO oxidation at 300°C. The total NO oxidation activity was shown to be significantly enhanced by the addition of Pd,