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Can the holes in a catalatyc converter cause the rpm gauge to flutter and the engine lose power and use more gas?
Coachbear
any hole in your exhaust system will cause the car to run a bit differently as it affects the breathing of the engine. If the flow of exhaust gases through the exhaust has changed due to the holes it could cause the lamda/o2 sensors to not receive a true/accurate reading of how the engine is running - that could possibly explain the reduced MPG (if the engine thinks the air/fuel mix is incorrect it could be trying to compensate by using more fuel)
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What damage would be caused by not fixing the catalytic converter?
If the converter is partially clogged it can cause the engine to overheat which can cause serious problems. Other than that if will not harm the engine.
Can a catalytic converter cause engine loss of power?
Yes
Would a bad torque converter cause the motor to knock?
No, it will not cause the engine to knock.
Can a Cadillac converter cause a car to run hot?
yes, if the Cadillac converter is not working properly it can cause you to loose power and may in the future cause you to loose your engine.
What will cause an engine to bog out on accleration?
clogged up catylatic converter.
Does the check engine light come on if the catalytic converter needs replacing?
A failed catalytic converter is one of hundreds of parts that can cause the check engine light to be on.
Does too much gas cause a catalytic converter to turn red?
Yes, an engine misfire will cause this and will ruin the converter. It may also be partially clogged.
Can a bad catalytic converter damage the ignition coils or a bad ignition coil can cause to catalytic to go bad on a ford expedition?
A bad coil can damage a converter. If the engine is misfiring, it will cause raw fuel to get into the converter and that can cause failure.
Can a bad catalytic converter cause hard starts?
A bad catalytic converter can cause hard starts if it has become clogged. This produces excessive back pressure in the engine.
What is the lifespan of a catalytic converter?
That depends on the engine and the fuel you've used. If the engine starts burning oil a catalytic converter can fail rapidly. Some fuel additives can also cause a catalytic converter to fail prematurely.
Can a clogged catalytic converter cause an engine to backfire?
Yes, it is possible. It will also cause severe loss of power.
Will a bad catalytic converter cause service engine soon light to come on?
Yes it can.
