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1998 Nissan Maxima Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Exhaust, Smell.
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
Avatar Asked by Johnny Descheny

Answer

Replied on September 26, 2011

Check for failed cat converter first.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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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.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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