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Will a plugged up catalytic converter damage the engine?
Yes, it can damage the engine.
Will it hurt to drive with a bad catalytic converter?
Yes, you can do serious damage to the engine if the converter is 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.
What does a flashing engine light mean on a Nissan elgrand?
A flashing check engine light is due to a condition that is causing catalytic converter damage. Normal cause is a severe misfireA flashing check engine light is due to a condition that is causing catalytic converter damage. Normal cause is a severe misfire
What damage occurs if a plugged catalytic converter is not fixed?
The heat generated by the converter can back up into the engine and damage it. Cause it to overheat, blow a head gasket or damage the heads.
A misfiring or very poorly tuned engine COULD cause permanent damage to?
The catalytic converter
Will lead additives damage catalytic converter?
They will not only damage it they will destroy the converter.
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.
What can cause a bad catalytic converter?
Fuel/air mixture too rich, engine misfire, or damage.
What kind of permanent damage could be caused by a poorly tuned or misfiring engine?
You can permanently damage the catalytic converter (if fitted) which can be costly to replace.
Can burning antifreeze cause the catalytic converter to go?
Yes, internal coolant consumption can damage a catalytic converter.
Why is the check engine flashing on a 1998 explorer?
the check engine light flashing on any car means that there is a very strong miss fire that could damage the catalytic converter.the check engine light flashing on any car means that there is a very strong miss fire that could damage the catalytic converter.
