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Can all three catalytic converters on a Saturn fail at the same time?
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∙ 11y ago
It is possible, just not likely.
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How many O2 sensor does a L300 Saturn have?
The V6 Saturn typically came equipped with 3 oxygen sensors; one on each exhaust manifold and one after the catalytic converter. The one after the catalytic converter does not typically fail.
What causes a 1994 Saturn SC to fail emissions test?
Either catalytic converter or EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system issues.
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.
Why do catalytic converters burn out?
They fail because of an engine problem. Engine misfire, engine running too rich, converter contaminated with coolant due to blown head gasket, engine burning oil, & bad spark plugs or wires are the most common causes.
Does a catalytic converter cause a car to fail emissions?
Yes, it can if faulty or missing.
Will a bad catalytic converter cause you to fail the emissions portion of the smog test?
Yes!
When is it time to change your catalyst converter?
A Catalytic Converter can fail if it becomes clogged or poisoned but there is no way of knowing when it is clogged. Replace your Catalytic Converter when it starts to malfunction.
What happens if you dont fix catalytic converter?
You will fail an emission test and worse case, the engine will fail to run if the cat gets plugged up.
Will a bad catalytic converter burn gas?
Yes, a faulty catalytic converter can cause fuel consumption to raise. Replacing a known bad catalytic converter will help, but keep in mind, the catalytic converter usually does not fail on its own. converters are pretty tough, living their lives running at 2000+ degrese internally. I would check your EGR valve and EGR valve tube for blockage or carbon build up. a faulty or clogged EGR valve will overtime distroy a catalytic converter. second thing to check is your Oxygen Sensors. these sensors are the computers first reading of bad fuel mixture, if they are clogged with carbon, they can distroy your EGR valve, which inturn kills your converter.
What can it mess up in my car that's needing a new catalytic converter?
The vehicle will fail the emissions test.
1998 Saturn emissions testing did not fail but will not pass no trouble codes are listed catalytic converter eff evaporative control system egr flow qxygen sensor all show not ready why?
I am facing the same problem and it has to do with drive cycle that no one knows. The computer must calibrate the sensors for a certain period of time during driving. Saturn will do it for around 90 but will not tell how.
If you remove the inner core of a catalytic converter in a truck will it improve sound and performance?
It may do that but it will surely fail all emission standards. If you fail that then you can't drive it anyway.
