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Will having too much oil in your car really damage the catalytic converter?
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∙ 15y ago
If your engine is allowing raw oil into the exhaust, yes. An oil fouled catalytic converter does not perform it's job. But that's usually an indication of other problems as well.
More commonly, too much oil will cause increased pressure against the main seals or may damage the pan gasket. It can also contribute to foamy oil which can cause problems with lifters and create irregularities in the pressurized oil lines that maintain the main, rod and camshaft bearings.
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Does running out of gas affect the catalytic converter?
not really, as long as it is at the right temperature, it will not be affected
How do you replace the catalytic converter on a 1991 Honda CRX?
Your catalytic converter is at the top of your motor at the exhaust manifold take out the 4 14mm screws that connect your converter to your manifold drop down out the bottom of engine and replace another really simple fix
What is the difference between high flow catalytic converter and regular converter?
There are no differences. High flow catalytic converters are not really high flow; the catalytic converters you have on your vehicle are as high flow as you need them to be. A "high" flow converter will either be of a larger diameter, or the inside is made in such a way that there is less restriction to exhaust flow.
Would a large hole in the side of your catalytic converter cause your car to sound really loud?
YES IT WILL
How do you replace a catalytic converter on a 93 Honda Accord?
This really is a job best performed by a muffler shop.
Can removing the catalytic converter on 06 focus ruin the engine?
It will really mess up the fuel mileage,and driveability
Should you cut the catalytic converter off?
Should you cut off the catalytic converter? No. But can you and will SOME vehicles actually benefit? Yes. It is illegal to remove any emmision control device from your vehicle in most if not all states. For countries such as Mexico where it is not illegal, some vehicles without downstream Oxygen sensors (after the catalytic converter) it can have some benefits. It is really the same benefit as a free flowing exhaust. Modern (97+) cars already have a free flowing design catalytic converter so there is no benefit to doing this.
What damage has been done by a pothole if your steering wheel shakes and a few weeks later the exhaust suddenly sounds like its blowing really loud on acceleration?
You are dealing with 2 separate issues you need to look at. The pothole probably damaged a belt in the tire or knocked off a wheelweight or you might want to have the alignment checked. The blowing sound you describe is a plugged exhaust system. Either part of the exhaust system is smashed or the honeycomb matrix (the guts) of your catalytic converter are broken up. Hit the outside of the catalytic converter with a rubber hammer and see if you can hear rattling in your converter. Or possibly the Air tube has broken off the catalytic converter.
Can a bad or clogged catalytic converter make your car not go?
A clogged converter will cause an extreme loss in power, poor mileage, and hard starting. If it is clogged really, really, bad it may cause the engine to not even start.
Will your diesel smoke if you remove the catalytic converter?
Yes and no. It will smoke more at start up and if you really hammer on it. But just cruising down the highway no.
Why would a burning wood smell come out of your tailpipe?
The catalytic converter is probably bad. It really isn't a big deal unless your car has to have emissions tests.
The plugs and wires have been changed and catylitic converter removed. Ran really rough with no power and now wont start. It is a 1995 sunfire. Could it be the 02 sensor?
It is never going to run right with the converter removed. It is also illegal to operate a vehicle with the catalytic converter removed.
