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Does a broken catalytic converter burn more fuel and take away power from the exelerator?
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∙ 13y ago
That is a possibility, it could also be a clogged intake air filter, lack of air flow through the filter would also burn more fuel and limit acceleration.
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∙ 13y ago
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When the cadillac converter is broken does the car have power still?
The Catalytic Converter is an emissions control device on your car and can be disabled (illegally). Your car will still have power if it is broken/disabled but will fail emissions.
Can a car have more power with catalytic converter gone?
No, the vehicle will not only not have more power it will not run properly with converter removed. Secondly it is illegal to remove the catalytic converter.
Will catalytic converter affect battery power?
No.
Can a catalytic converter cause engine loss of power?
Yes
What are the signs of a clogged or bad catalytic converter?
Loss of power, and a converter that gets red hot.
What are the symptoms if the catalytic converter stops working?
Vehicle "bogs" and has no power
Can the catalytic converter on a 2001 Tahoe make the truck have no power?
Yes
How do you know when catalytic converter is not working properly?
Loss of power, excess use of fuel, and converter will get red hot.
Does bad catalytic converter inhibit you from going higher speeds?
Yes, a clogged converter will rob you of power and speed.
Will your car smoke if your catalytic converter is bad?
Not likley. You will normally see a loss of power and the converter will get red hot.
What problems will occur to a car without a catalytic converter?
Check engine light, low power, poor fuel economy, highly illegal to run without the catalytic converter.Check engine light, low power, poor fuel economy, highly illegal to run without the catalytic converter.
Will you use a lot of gas if your catalytic converter is bad?
Yes, and you will loose power.
