If it doesn't now, it did when it came off the assembly line. They were required as of the 1975 model year.
No, it's illegal to remove the converter. Besides the engine will not run correctly with the converter removed.
Some symptoms of a bad catalytic converter on a 1994 Lumina are engine stalling, engine backfiring, no start of engine, and poor power pick up. If the catalytic converter has rust holes, the vehicle will also be very loud when running.
There are two. One on either side of the catalytic converter.
Yep
The catalytic converter or a dead body in the trunk--you pick
Could be,plugged fuel filter,plugged air filter,damaged catalytic converter,restricted exhaust,If the check engine light has or is illuminated, scan for codes.
A foul smell is the most common sign of a bad catalytic converter. If you smell what seems to be a rotten egg and it gets stronger over time, the catalytic converter is not working properly. A large drop in your fuel economy may be a sign that your catalytic converter is going bad or is blocked. A lack of power, especially at high speeds, may be a sign that the catalytic converter is going, or has gone, bad.A vehicle that stalls during idle, or idles rough, may have a blocked or bad catalytic converter. Your catalytic converter may be blocked if you experience bucking or hesitation while trying to accelerate. Additionally, your vehicle may run at a higher than normal temperature. A catalytic converter typically doesn't go bad without an underlying cause. A mechanic should be able to find the original problem and may not have to replace the converter.
you have 2 they are in exhaust head pipes are stainless steel
Lack of fuel? Does your car have a catalytic converter? A lot of times an older catalytic converter will become clogged and as it heats up it will restrict the exhaust. As it cools back down it will open back up until it heats back up. If you have a catalytic converter on your exhaust, I would definitely look there first.
Could be a restricted exhaust system such as a damaged catalytic converter. A dirty fuel filet could also cause that condition. If the check engine light comes on, check for codes. They may help lead you to the cause.
Yes. Both should have throttle body fuel injection. It should be a direct bolt in.
Im pretty sure there are 2. One pre and one post catalytic converter. look on the exhaust pipe about a foot after it leaves the manifold and the other after the converter.