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Can a catalytic converter cause engine loss of power?
Yes
Can fouled spark plugs cause engine shaking and knocking as well as loss of power?
Yes, fouled spark plugs can cause engine shaking, and loss or power. I'm not sure about knocking but I'd guess that too.
Will a bad head gasket repair cause loss of power on a 2002 Subaru?
If an engine was not assembled properly it could cause a low power complaint.If an engine was not assembled properly it could cause a low power complaint.
Would your catalytic converter cause your car to jerk?
Probably not. A plugged cat would cause a loss of power and the check engine light may come on depending on what year and model vehicle you have.
Can a clogged catalytic converter cause an engine to backfire?
Yes, it is possible. It will also cause severe loss of power.
What would cause loss of power when accelerating?
Loss of power when accelerating can be caused by a number of things. A leak in the fuel line or even a bad alternator can cause this.
Will a catalytic coverter make the engine missfire?
If the cat was damaged and restricting the exhaust it could cause a random misfire (P0300) but you would also have a severe loss of power.
What will cause lack of power and oil on the spark plugs in a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L Engine?
Your piston rings are probably bad. Which will cause compression loss, in effect you will loss power, and it will let oil trough and saturate your plugs.
What would cause loss of power in a 1972 Mercedes 450?
dead battery
What all can cause engine power loss in a 1995 Saturn?
A plugged fuel filter, A plugged catalytic converter,
What would cause total power loss in 1993 dodge van?
I would start with your battery.
What would cause severe engine power loss and the service engine light to come on in a 1987 S-10 Chevy blazer after about ten miles of driving?
The first thing that comes to mind is the catalytic converter plugging up after driving a short distance and clearing itself after sitting for a period of time. Take it to a muffler shop for an expert opinion. The plugging of the converter would cause a huge power loss and the resulting restricted exhaust gasses would cause your check engine light to come on since the oxygen sensor would be giving the computer bad information.
