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It all depends on HOW it goes bad. If it blocks the outflow of exhaust gas, then the distance you can drive before it begins to decrease power will become shorter and shorter until you will have trouble getting out of your driveway.
If it blows through, then you can drive indefinitely (or until the next state inspection).
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Does it hurt your car to drive with a bad catalytic converter?
Yes it does.
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 you still drive your car with a bad catalytic converter?
no it will run rough and stall out
How can you pass inspection when you need a catalytic converter?
There's no possible way to pass inspection with a bad catalytic converter, if if you find out you have a bad catalytic converter during your inspection you have a chance after you after you have replaced the catalytic converter and the inspection no no charge/free!!
How long should a catalytic converter last?
A catalytic converter should NEVER go bad unless something causes it such as a RICH or a LEAN condition. What is a "RICH OR A LEAN CONDITION"?
How do you avoid a bad catalytic converter?
Don't let your car idle for long periods of time.
Can a bad catalytic converter cause a car to shake Can any exhaust problem cause this?
No. A catalytic converter wont. If its a rear wheel drive, check your drive shaft. Front Wheel drive, CV Joints. Other than that worn steering. Exhaust wont cause this issue.
Is it safe to drive a car with the O2 sensor going bad?
Safe, yes, smart, no. Damage can occur to the Catalytic Converter.
Can a catalytic converter cause the EGR valve to go bad?
No, the catalytic converter is downstream from the EGR valve so it has no effect on it.
How do you know if a converter is bad on a Kia Rio?
Transmission torque converter or an exhuast catalytic converter?
How long can you drive with a bad oxy sensor on a Malibu?
Technically, quite a while. You'll just find that your mileage goes down the drain. It will also eventually destroy the catalytic converter.
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.
