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Is it legal to remove a catalytic converter on your own car in CA?
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∙ 10y ago
It's illegal to remove a cat converter in every state in the U.S. It's a Federal law, not State
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Is ok to remove catalytic converter?
No, it is illegal to remove a catalytic converter punishable with a $1,000 fine. Besides the car will not run correct with the converter missing.
Will your car pass inspection if catalytic converter is not replaced?
No, it is illegal to remove a converter and not replace it.
Is it legal to remove a catalytic converter on your own car in Michigan?
It is not legal to modify the emissions sytem in any state. Doing so is a violation of Federal Law.
Is it legal to remove the catalytic converter on a 2006 Chevy duramax in Texas?
It is illegal. The EPA requires all vehicles to have a 3-way catalytic converter that lowers toxic emmissions. The catalytic converter must also be made up of specific metals in order to qualify as legal in the U.S. Almost the entire world requires your car to have one.
Can a car have more power with catalytic converter gone?
No, the vehicle will not only not have more power it will not run properly with converter removed. Secondly it is illegal to remove the catalytic converter.
Can you remove the catalytic converter on a 1994 buick lesabre?
The catalytic converter on a 1994 Buick LeSabre can be removed to be replaced. It cannot be removed permanently from the vehicle. Removing the catalytic converter will cause the vehicle to not run properly because there are oxygen sensors attached to it that the car needs. Also, removing the catalytic converter permanently may violate state laws against pollution in some states.
Can a car operate correctly with catalytic converter removed?
No, it will not run correctly and it is also illegal to remove the converter.
What device is fitted to a car exhausts to remove poisonous fumes?
catalytic converter
Can you remove the catalytic converter on a 2005 Malibu and the car function fine?
No.No.
How do you remove a catalytic converter from a 1989 Ford Thunderbird?
First make sure the car is cool. Then you will need to get under your Thunderbird and remove the clamps that hold the catalytic converter in place between two lengths of exhaust pipe. You will then be able to remove the converter.
How does a catalytic converter removes carbon monoxide from car fumes?
It does not remove carbon monoxide.
Do you need to have a catalytic converter in Arizona?
Yes, you have to have a catalytic converter in every state if the car came equipped with one when new. It is against federal law to remove one.
