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What happens if a catalytic converter is removed from your car?
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∙ 16y ago
Vehicle will run -however illegal to do so.
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Does a missing catalytic converter effect the idle?
Yes, and it is illegal to drive a car with the converter removed.
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 a car operate correctly with catalytic converter removed?
No, it will not run correctly and it is also illegal to remove the converter.
Does your car need a catalytic converter in the state of Florida?
Yes, it is illegal to operate any vehicle that came equipped with a catalytic converter from the factory with it removed.
Is it illegal for a dealer to sell a car without a catalytic converter?
Yes and No. A dealer should not be able to sell a car without a catalytic converter. However, the dealer should assume that every car it purchases has a catalytic converter. Therefore, if the dealer was unaware, then the dealer has no liability in selling a car without a CAT. Ultimately, the liability lies in the individual whom removed the catalytic converter in the first place.
What if your car doesn't have a catalytic converter how can you pass an emissions test?
You can't, period. It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter without installing another one. Besides no modern engine will run correctly with the catalytic converter removed. Suck it up, buy a converter and have it installed.
What is the device fitted into car to reduce pollution?
catalytic converter
Is it illegal to sell a car without a catalytic converter in the state of MD?
Yes, it is illegal to sell a vehicle, that came equipped with a catalitic converter, with the converter removed, in any state.
Why do car smokes when catalytic converter was removed?
Vehicle burning oil? Might not show when converter is installed due to high temperature produced by converter (oil is burned and disipated in converter before getting to tailpipe).
Do you have t replace the catalytic converter in a 2001 Mazda 626?
Not unless it is clogged or damaged. You cannot run the car without a converter if that is what you are asking. It is illegal and the engine will not run properly with the converter removed.
Can you drive a car without a catalytic converter?
Yes, a car can be driven without a catalytic converter. However, it is illegal to drive a car without them because of emissions.
Can you run without a catalytic converter?
Can? Yes. Should you? No. It is illegal to drive a car that came equipped with a catalytic converter without one. There is no benefit to removing a converter from a modern car.
