1998 Nissan Maxima Repair Question
Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Exhaust, Smell.
Mileage: 225,000 miles.
Mileage: 225,000 miles.
Asked on September 26, 2011
What cause car exhaust smelly odor and max out at 50 mph.
1998 nissan maxima smelly exhaust and goes only 50 mph
Answer
Replied on September 26, 2011
Check for failed cat converter first.
Replied on September 26, 2011
Yes, should be a failed catalytic converter that is clogged. If you have misfiring issues, get them repaired as misfiring can result in the catalytic converter running red hot and damaging it.