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Can a broken catalytic converter cause high oil consumption?

No


How do you pass emissions test with broken catalytic converter?

Replace the 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


Why has your car failed the emissions test?

The catalytic converter is most probably broken


How to stop the Rattling noise from a catalytic converter?

The heat shield on top of the converter may have broken loose. it can be repaired. If the rattling is inside the converter it must be replaced.


99 land-cruiser catalytic converter rattles. Could it be a gasket or the converter?

It more than likely is the heat shield on top of the converter. It probably has broken loose.


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.


How do you know if catalytic converter is going out?

Tap it and if you hear parts rattling around it's shot. A catalytic converter is made up of ceramic plates, if it rattles when hit it's broken up inside. Replace.


Why does a catalytic converter rattle?

Normally the heat shield on top of the converter is the source of the rattle. It is possible the the converter medium itself has broken into pieces resulting in a rattle that sounds as if there are rocks in the converter. If the heat shield and the rest of your exhaust seems secure, it is likely the converter needs to be replaced.


What happens if a catalytic converter breaks?

Then you need to replace it with a new one. A broken converter will allow carbon monoxide into the passenger compartment, and will kill you. It is illegal to remove it and the engine will not run right with it removed.


Can you drill holes in catalytic converter to help from overheating?

no if theres a hole , it broken . why is it over heating and how do you know its over heating, you cant look at it?


How can you tell if your catalytic converter is broken?

most of the time you will smell a rotten egg smell if its bad, or if you hear a rattling noise coming from your exhaust