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2008 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Engine, Oil change.
Mileage: 104,000 miles.

Asked on March 12, 2013

Honda Accord Catalytic converter Problem

I have a soot coming out of tail pipe , and on the dipstick ,what can cause that?
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Replied on March 12, 2013

Soot coming out of means a bad catalytic converter and rich running condition.
I don't think you would find soot in the engine. That is sludge, due to use of oil treatments and/or lack of oil changes.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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