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yes; but in removing one you run the risk of a $10,000 fine.

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Q: Can the catalytic converter cause loss of power?
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Can a catalytic converter cause engine loss of power?

Yes


Will bad oxygen sensors cause power loss?

A bad oxygen sensor can cause power loss, reduced fuel economy and damage to your catalytic converter.


Can a clogged catalytic converter cause an engine to backfire?

Yes, it is possible. It will also cause severe loss of power.


Will a bad catalytic converter cause hard starting?

Yes it will, plus loss of power, & poor mileage.


What all can cause engine power loss in a 1995 Saturn?

A plugged fuel filter, A plugged catalytic converter,


What are the signs of a clogged or bad catalytic converter?

Loss of power, and a converter that gets red hot.


What does a bad catalytic converter do the engine?

Depending on how bad it is, it can cause excessive back-pressure, loss of power and diminished fuel economy.


How do you know when catalytic converter is not working properly?

Loss of power, excess use of fuel, and converter will get red hot.


Will your car smoke if your catalytic converter is bad?

Not likley. You will normally see a loss of power and the converter will get red hot.


Can a hot catalytic converter cause a engine to serge and stall?

Converters get hot when they operate and this is normal. However a partially clogged converter will get excessively hot and my even turn red. This will cause a loss of power, stalling, and surging.


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.


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.