Yes
Yes, it is possible. It will also cause severe loss of power.
A plugged fuel filter, A plugged catalytic converter,
A bad catalytic converter will cause a severely restricted exhaust system. You would notice a lack of power and performance from you vehicle and in cases of a completely blocked converter, the engine may not run.
Yes, a bad catalytic converter can cause a loss of power when going uphill. A clogged or damaged catalytic converter restricts exhaust flow, leading to increased back pressure in the engine. This can result in reduced engine performance and acceleration, particularly noticeable when the vehicle is under heavy load, such as climbing a hill. If you suspect issues with your catalytic converter, it's advisable to have it inspected and repaired promptly.
One, it is illegal to remove a catalytic converter. Two, if the vehicle is computer controlled, removing the cat will cause a check engine light and a limp in condition which will reduce power.
Depending on how bad it is, it can cause excessive back-pressure, loss of power and diminished fuel economy.
Some symptoms of a bad catalytic converter on a 1994 Lumina are engine stalling, engine backfiring, no start of engine, and poor power pick up. If the catalytic converter has rust holes, the vehicle will also be very loud when running.
A clogged converter will cause the engine to loose power and act as though you are pulling a heavy load. The engine will not miss as if you have a bad cylinder. You will basically have no power.
Plugged catalytic converter? Air/Fuel filter? Worn plugs?
Check engine light, low power, poor fuel economy, highly illegal to run without the catalytic converter.Check engine light, low power, poor fuel economy, highly illegal to run without the catalytic converter.
Removing a catalytic converter will cause a check engine light, lower power on a computer controlled vehicle, and is highly illegal.
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.