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No. It is used to lower engine emissions.
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Would your catalytic converter on Renault clio make a noise like baffles are gone when the car engine is hot and not cold?
There should be no noises near your catalytic converter on your Renault Clio. If there is a noise there is most likely a part that is loose on the converter or near the converter. It may not necessarily be the converter. I would chech around the area also for other noises.
What is wrong when catalytic converter is red hot and car cut off and it is making a clicking noise?
The converter is clogged or the engine is running way to rich or has a misfire.
Plymouth Voyager van making rattling noise from engine on passengers side what could it be?
Perhaps heat shield on catalytic converter?
What if you drive without a catalytic converter?
If you drive your car without a catalytic converter, you can be pulled over and given a ticket. You cannot drive your car with a lot of noise, it's considered a violation of the noise ordinance.
What are the symptoms of a bad catalytic converter on a 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
Check engine light, rattle noise, low power, change in fuel economy,
Do you have to replace the muffler if you replace the catalytic converter?
NO, unless it it worn out or making noise
What are 4 signs of a bad exhaust system?
fumes in car,louder then normal engine noise,no power (collapsed muffler or clogged catalytic converter, buzzing noise in exhaust. what did i win? g
Does a cherry bomb replace the catalytic converter?
No, a cherry bomb is a type of muffler that reduces exhaust noise, while the catalytic converter's purpose is to reduce harmful emissions
Why does a Ford focus make a loud noise when pressing on the gas pedal When you let up on the gas pedal the noise stops its makes you think the muffler but it is from the engine not the exhaust pipe?
Check your catalytic converter.
What causes rattling noise when accelerating?
Heat shield on catalytic converter? Octane rating of fuel not high enough Timing too far advanced Catalytic converter itself
What are the symptoms of a bad catalytic converter of a 1999 Nissan sentra se?
a low whistling noise every time you release the gas pedal usually coincides with a dieing catalytic converter Rattle, check engine light, stalling problems, low power, strange exhaust odor,
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.
