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Catalytic converters are used on most internal combustion engines as regulated by the EPA in the US. This would be any engine that runs on petroleum based fuels, or fules that emit nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide, and residual unburnt hydrocarbons.
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Will removal of the catalytic converter on a Jeep make it more fuel-efficient?
It will use more fuel if you remove the catalytic converter.
Can fuel effecient cars legally not use a catalytic converter?
Absolutely not. The fumes released from any engine can be deadly without a catalytic converter and severely harm the environment no matter how efficient the engine is and no car can legally not use a catalytic converter.
How do you know when catalytic converter is not working properly?
Loss of power, excess use of fuel, and converter will get red hot.
What is the lifespan of a catalytic converter?
That depends on the engine and the fuel you've used. If the engine starts burning oil a catalytic converter can fail rapidly. Some fuel additives can also cause a catalytic converter to fail prematurely.
Why would catalytic converter have to replaced on a new car with 20000 miles?
A catalytic converter can be ruined by a engine that is missing and dumping raw fuel into the converter.
How do you remove the catalytic converter to get to the fuel line?
you don't
Will the check engine light stay on if you cut out the catalytic converter on a 2002 Chevy silverado?
Yes, and it is also illegal to remove the catalytic converter. Your engine will not run properly with the converter removed and will have less power and will use more fuel.
When to replace cataylic converter on 99 Saturn sc 2?
The life of your catalytic converter depends on the condition of the engine and the fuel you're using. If the fuel has the wrong additives, the catalytic converter can become plugged up. If the engine burns oil the oil vapor will build up on the catalytic converter and it can become plugged. Otherwise, if the catalytic converter isn't plugged, don't replace it.
CAn you put leaded fuel in your 98 ranger?
No , it will wreck the catalytic converter , use " regular " unleaded , 87 octane
Will a car run bad with a failed catalytic converter?
Yes, it will loose power and use an excessive amount of fuel.
Can you use sea foam to unclogg your catalytic converter?
No, that will not work. A restricted catalytic converter will need replaced.
How much does it cost to replace catalytic converter on a Chevy silverado?
Brown and Brown in Mesa Arizona is charging me $1300.00 to replace the catalytic converter and fuel filter.
