...starts in the engine, but the catalytic converter is the last stop for exhaust gases and the last chance to launder that nasty air before it shoots into the atmosphere, and our noses . How It Works, ...
...engine light came on, i was told that the codes read ''catalyst below efficentcy''. i was told it meant i need a new catalytic converter, but not to worry with it now. about a month later, my car ...
Question about 1997 Sephia
...starts intermittently and when it does start it will only go for about 5 kms before it chugs to a stop and smells like egg has this got anything to do with my timing belt or fuel system?? Sounds like ...
...engine light came on, no longer any horsepower left to accelerate and once stopped can no longer start the vehicle) that our 2001 Hyundai Sante Fe had a "locked open" 6th cylinder that ...
engine stops after starting the car and driving it for a few minutes, if I make a stop on a intersection his revolution will go to 0 and stop, then I have to started again and acelarate for it not to ...
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...starts differently.. like there's a lag when I crank it before it fires up. Also, the check engine light stays on, but yesterday, it was 'missing' worse than normal, and the engine light flashed ...
Question about 1999 Lumina
engine it starts up great but it smell of fumes from exhaust pipes after a while it cuts off The problem you describe is almost certainly a bad/stopped-up catalytic converter. Not fuel line, not trunk
Question about 2004 Explorer
...free under warranty. AN OBSTRUCTED CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN BE DIAGNOSED BY CHECKING THE ENGINE VACUUM AT IDLE. IT SHOULD BE 20 INCHES OR SLIGHTLY HIGHER. ANYTHING LOW WOULD MEAN AN EXHAUST ...
Question about 1999 Grand Voyager
Starts to "jerk" around 35mph. Felt something at accelerator pedal after a 20 min drive. What could it be? Drove completely fine until drive to Virginia Beach. Started "jerking" after a couple of days
...engine Hello. It seems your catalytic converter is 'clogged'. Exhaust gases can't 'escape'; remaining 'trapped' before the catalytic converter. I, highly recommend, to stop using starting fluid for ...
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