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Loss of power and mpg. The check engine light should also come on.
the check engine light will not come on if the catalytis converter is going bad..it will however get very hot and start to glow red.
The check engine light will illuminate with a bad cat if the vehicle has a post catalytic (downstream) O2 sensor.
What else can I help you with?
What is makes the pipe after the catalytic converter turn bright red and engine to stall?
Your converter is clogged and needs replacing.
Can you drive with a catalytic converter when it is red?
If it is red it means it is clogged and needs replacing. If you do not replace it your fuel mileage and power will suffer.
What makes the catalytic converter turn red in a 1988 Mazda?
Either the converter is partially clogged and needs replacing or you have a miss in the engine which is dumping raw fuel into the converter where it is being burned.
Why does my Exhaust system by the catalytic converter get red hot on my 97 crown vic?
It's ingesting raw unburnt fuel or the converter is partially clogged and needs replacing.
What could cause catalytic converter to turn red hot on 1993 Chevy lumina?
It is either clogged and needs replacing or you have one or more cylinders that is not firing properly and unburnt fuel is being ignited in the converter. On an 18 year old car I would suspect the converter is clogged.
Would the catalytic converter cause a car to bog and die if clogged 88 buick elec wagon?
if catalictic converter or any other part of the exhaust is clogged, it will cause engine to bog and die.exhaust needs to be clear to allow exhaust gases to escape
How do you weld holes in catalytic converter?
A catalytic converter with holes in it needs replacing. It affects not only emissions, but the performance of the engine. Replace the converter.
What can affect gas mileage?
Underinflated tires, carrying too much weight in vehicle, excessive speed, engine that needs a tuneup, brakes dragging, or partially clogged catalytic converter.
Does a 1993 gmc 6.5l turbo diesel need a catalytic converter?
If it came from the factory with a converter then it needs a converter.
How can you tell if the catalytic converter needs replacing?
tap on it and if it rattles ,its done
Does the check engine light come on if the catalytic converter needs replacing?
A failed catalytic converter is one of hundreds of parts that can cause the check engine light to be on.
When stepping on gas car is sluggish?
Needs tune-up? fuel filter? Air filter? Plugged catalytic converter? Needs tune-up? fuel filter? Air filter? Plugged catalytic converter?
