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Yes, the engine will run albeit not as it should, but you are also polluting the atmosphere and you will be driving an illegal vehicle you cannot sell in this condition. I highly recommend you not drive your car without a converter installed.
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Can you drive a car without a catalytic converter?
Yes, a car can be driven without a catalytic converter. However, it is illegal to drive a car without them because of emissions.
Can you run without a catalytic converter?
Can? Yes. Should you? No. It is illegal to drive a car that came equipped with a catalytic converter without one. There is no benefit to removing a converter from a modern car.
Is it ok to run a car without catalytic converter?
No.
Is it illegal for a dealer to sell a car without a catalytic converter?
Yes and No. A dealer should not be able to sell a car without a catalytic converter. However, the dealer should assume that every car it purchases has a catalytic converter. Therefore, if the dealer was unaware, then the dealer has no liability in selling a car without a CAT. Ultimately, the liability lies in the individual whom removed the catalytic converter in the first place.
What if you drive without a catalytic converter?
If you drive your car without a catalytic converter, you can be pulled over and given a ticket. You cannot drive your car with a lot of noise, it's considered a violation of the noise ordinance.
Can you run a 1995 Pontiac sunfire without a catalytic converter?
No, it is illegal to remove the converter. The car will also not run correctly without the converter in place.
Is it illegal to sell a car without catalytic converters in AZ?
It's illegal to sell a car anywhere in the U.S. without a catalytic converter. It's a Federal, not State law
What is the device fitted into car to reduce pollution?
catalytic converter
How will car run after removing catalytic converter?
Your car will not run better and you will get no better mileage. In fact you car will not run correctly without the converter as the ECU will not be able to adjust the correct fuel/air mixture properly without the converter on place. Know that is illegal in all 50 states to remove a catalytic converter. The fine is from $2,500 to $25,000.
Can fuel effecient cars legally not use a catalytic converter?
Absolutely not. The fumes released from any engine can be deadly without a catalytic converter and severely harm the environment no matter how efficient the engine is and no car can legally not use a catalytic converter.
What if your car doesn't have a catalytic converter how can you pass an emissions test?
You can't, period. It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter without installing another one. Besides no modern engine will run correctly with the catalytic converter removed. Suck it up, buy a converter and have it installed.
How much can i get for your catalytic converter?
Nothing. I need it for my car. Would not pass safety inspection without it.
