No. Oxygenation just helps get more complete combustion, both in the cylinder and the catalytic converter.
Gasoline used to contain lead, which is poisonous to just about everything, and can cause damage to some car parts such as catalytic converters. Therefore, it is now illegal to use leaded gasoline, and so all gasoline is unleaded.
Yes, it could restrict the exhaust and cause problems
Air/Fuel mixture too rich, cylinder misfire, or external damage to the converter.
A flashing check engine light indicates that you have problem that will damage the catalytic converter. You should have the check engine light checked very quick/tomorrow,if not sooner. converters cost over $800.00. A flashing check engine light indicates that you have problem that will damage the catalytic converter. You should have the check engine light checked very quick/tomorrow,if not sooner. converters cost over $800.00.
Catalytic converters or oxygen sensors need replacing. Most likely you need to replace your catalytic convertor. That is what happened to me. It is getting too hot which makes your trac turn off to avoid damage.
It is a critical part of the emissions system on these cars, it forces fresh air into the catalytic converters to assist them with heating up and ridding the exhaust of harmful gases.
Yes it can
Yes, it can damage the engine.
They will not only damage it they will destroy the converter.
Taking out the two Cadillac converters and putting a straight pipe on your Mercedes e430 will not damage your car.
Immediately serious damage will be done. Why in the world would you want to use leaded fuel which you cannot even buy in the U.S. Where are you getting leaded fuel and why?
No hollowing them out or ramming a steel rod through it is not recommended. it may over heat and catch on fire or do permanent damage to your cars engine and or emissions system. If your money is tight buy an aftermarket or universal one, or some states allow you to put in a "test tube" which by passes the catalytic converter. They are expensve because the contain Platinum