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1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Exhaust.
Mileage: 114,000 miles.

Asked on January 8, 2012

What can be the cause of a bad catalytic converter?

My catalytic converter glows a bright cherry red on the inside.
Avatar Asked by doola39

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Replied on January 8, 2012

Usually cats go bad from excessive fuel going thru the exhaust.Or excessive oil consuption.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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