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Does new york emissions laws require a catalytic converter on a 1987 vehicle?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, it is illegal to remove the converter without replacing it with a new one.
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Will an aftermarket catalytic converter pass California emissions?
That would depend on the type of vehicle. If it is a low emissions vehicle you have to go with the oem catalytic converter.
How can the effectiveness of a catalytic converter be checked?
Anyplace that does vehicle emissions tests.
Do cars in New Mexico require a catalytic converter?
All vehicles registered in, or commuting at least 60 days into, Bernalillo County are required to pass an emissions test every two years. Part of the emissions test is a visual inspection to confirm that the vehicle has a catalytic converter(s) installed. Outside of Bernalillo County, state or local laws do not (as far as I know) require catalytic converters, but Federal law may prohibit you from removing your cats from your vehicle. Federal law requires all cars as built after 1975 to be equipped with a catalytic converter.
Can you drive with a broken catalytic converter?
A catalyticÊconverter does not have an effect on a vehicles abilityÊto be driven. A catalytic converter just reduces the green house emissions of the vehicle, so if it is broken the vehicle will just release more emissions.ÊÊ
Can you eliminate a catalytic converter on a 1994 Chevy s- 10 pickup?
You can but the vehicle won't pass emissions.
What can it mess up in my car that's needing a new catalytic converter?
The vehicle will fail the emissions test.
Can you change your catalytic converter exhaust system on your peugeot 306 to a exhaust system without a catalytic converter?
no. the catalytic converter system is there for a reason. it is reducing the impact of emissions on the environment.yes. you can but your vehicle may not pass emission standards in your state check before you remove it.
Does driving without a catalytic converter makes your vehicle sound loud?
yes and its illegal if your car goes through emissions
What is a emission system?
An emissions control system is typically going to refer to a system that limits certain pollutants (emissions) given off by a vehicle. A catalytic converter is one example.
What could happen if you remove the catalytic converter on your 1986 celebrity 2.8 carb?
It is illegal to remove any emissions control devices from a vehicle.
Can you gut your catalytic converter?
Yes you can but you won't pass an emissions test and depending what year and make vehicle the check engine light will remain on.
When do you have to replace a catalytic converter?
As long as the vehicle is kept in good running order the catalytic converter should last the life of the vehicle.
