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1998 Nissan Altima Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Exhaust, Tire.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on February 6, 2012

Part broke under the car, next to the left rear tire, what is it

Part broke under the car, next to the left rear tire, opposite to the exhaust. It looks like a black box and it is filled with some carbon-looking stuff. Dont know how else to describe it.
What is it and how critical is it? I need to travel.
Avatar Asked by armeniman

Answer

Replied on February 6, 2012

Could be the catalytic converter. A picture will help as there are several dozen parts under the car.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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