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How will overfilling the engine oil damage a catalytic converter?
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∙ 11y ago
Your biggest problem with overfilling the engine is not damage to the converter but damage to the engine itself. Overfilling causes the crankshaft to make contact with the oil. This will cause a situation where air will be mixed with the oil. This air mixed with the oil causes the oil to lose it's lubricating properties as air is a poor lubricant. This will cause the engine to overheat and will result in severe wear to all moving parts within the engine. If you overfill the engine drain the excess oil out immediately.
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Does a catalytic converter damage the engine?
Yes it can
Will a plugged up catalytic converter damage the engine?
Yes, it can damage the engine.
Will overfilling engine oil have any effect on the catalytic converter?
Your biggest problem with overfilling the engine is not damage to the converter but damage to the engine itself. Overfilling causes the crankshaft to make contact with the oil. This will cause a situation where air will be mixed with the oil. This air mixed with the oil causes the oil to lose it's lubricating properties as air is a poor lubricant. This will cause the engine to overheat and will result in severe wear to all moving parts within the engine. If you overfill the engine drain the excess oil out immediately.
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
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.
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.
