Catalytic Converter Questions
- Cherry red catalytic conerter problem
- I have a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 conversion van 140000 miles. We have been noticing lately that once we get down to 3/4 of a tank of gas that ...
- Asked by xblade77 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- No power problem
- 1996 ford escort 1.9 L mileage 91,000. Engine runs fine when cold, as soon as it get to normal operating temp, loses power and sluggish when...
- Asked by mjrutowski about 6 years ago - 5 Answers
- Thunderbird check engine light problem
- 1996 Thunderbird with 130,000 miles, it has a 3.8L V-6 engine. The trouble is the check engine light. Error code indicated a bad o2 sensor...
- Asked by carlos1a about 6 years ago - 7 Answers
- Check engine light problem
- 97 mazda protege. My check engine light came on again. I went to get and OBDII test and they gave me a code of P0420, saying it's either a ...
- Asked by paraines about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Mitsubishi catalytic converter problem
- Does the 2001 GS have two catalytic converters? I recently got a "Service Engine Soon" code from my car and it gave me PO412 Warm-...
- Asked by Nopi_Chic about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 2001 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- 2001 1500 Ram 5.9L gas engine Problem is that when i'm on the highway traveling 60+MPH, alot of times my engine light will come on and ...
- Asked by xrtdx8 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- Catalytic converter problem
- Hello, I am asking this question because my 1993 pontiac sunbird 3.1FI car was running great until my son-n-law took it to North Carolina ...
- Asked by Ferrell about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Fuel consumption problem
- My bmw 525i model 91 km200400 6 cyl. 24 valves the catalytic converter is removed from my car dose it makes the fuel consumption low ? ...
- Asked by hfk about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- Audi a6 problem
- Hello, first timer here, appreciate the car may be rare in the US, but here goes; I drive an Audi A6 Avant, 2.0l, 8 valve, auto, (engine ...
- Asked by ronaudia6 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- My 02 Grand Prix has issues. It starts and idles fine, runs perfect up to 2200 or so RPM , At full throttle the engine wont run past about ...
- Asked by K4ITF about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- 2004 Chrysler Sebring problem
- I purchased my car new in Feb 2005 however the date of manufacture on it is July 2003 telling me that it was probably one of the first ...
- Asked by Senarra about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Front passenger side of car has oil puddle. problem
- Need advice. I have 98 accord with 181,000 miles. I commute roughly 90 miles per day to and from work. Oil pressure light came on, car empty...
- Asked by Hondawoes about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Honda Accord problem
- I have a new thermostat, my radiator is still good i have coolant in my radiator but it still over heats. My car pulses. turn the idle up or...
- Asked by desjez00 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1989 Toyota Camry problem
- I have a 4 cyl, 1989 Toyota Camry with approx 150,000 miles. The termperature gauge is erratic. It appears to register the proper ...
- Asked by karenbdc about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 8 codes, what the heck? problem
- Hi, I've got a 2000 VW Jetta 2.0L and the check engine light has been on for a year or so, and i just got them checked at an oil change and ...
- Asked by ddcyr40 about 6 years ago - 5 Answers
- 1917 Dodge Ram problem
- I have a 96 doge ram 1500(V8 318) with 150000 miles. the truck seems to run fine in neutral but when i put it in gear and accelerate it ...
- Asked by daniele.white about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1994 Nissan Truck problem
- I have a 1994 Nissan Pickup XE King Cab. It loses power. It loses power when going uphill and when I try to pull off . While drving I can ...
- Asked by jwingfield about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Replacing exhaust problem
- I have a 1995 Honda Civic DX Sedan 1.5L. My exhaust rusted off where it connects to the catalytic converter and continued to rust ...
- Asked by allenr about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Header/exhaust problems problem
- I have a 91 Mustang LX 4 Cyl with around 181,000 miles. Within the last few days, I've noticed a different sound coming from my Headers. It ...
- Asked by 91mustang about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- This car has a 3.4 and runs awesome in summer. 2 years ago it started to rev high in the winter time. The car has a govner on it so at least...
- Asked by T-Main about 6 years ago - 4 Answers
- 1988 Ford Ranger problem
- 1988 Ford Ranger, 165K+ mi., factory engine, manual transmission, no power steering/brakes. Driving downhill, the spedometer slowly ...
- Asked by sonyamt about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- Dodge's freak of nature? problem
- 1997 Dakota 2wd 3.9 liter 156,000 miles. I bought this truck with the check engine light on and no power. Thought I had a clogged Cat, so...
- Asked by redfury about 6 years ago - 7 Answers
- 1996 Jeep Cherokee problem
- I recently purchased a jeep from a friend. it had transmission problems but I had it replaced. it worked fine for a few days then gradualy ...
- Asked by darkcrispy about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Vw passat p0431 problem
- Hi, I've got a 2000 VW Passat V6 and was traveling on the highway for a half hour or so and the check engine light came on, and scanned and ...
- Asked by ddcyr40 about 6 years ago - 5 Answers
- Engine lacks power problem
- I have a 1993 chevy 4.3L with auto trans with over drive and about 109000 miles .The truck runs perfect most of the time. but sometimes when...
- Asked by wardragon about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 2003 Toyota Camry problem
- Our check engine light was on and has been reset once and came on yet again. We took the car into the dealer to have the drive belt ...
- Asked by isbell20 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- O2 sensor replacement problem
- 2003 Honda Accord EX, 40,500 miles, 2.4 liter eng. I live in Florida. If my car is California emissions equipped, can I replace the aft O2...
- Asked by g3manaz about 6 years ago - 6 Answers
- 2000 Lincoln LS problem
- 2000 Lincoln LS 3.9L V-8, 100035 miles. Will start fine and initially runs ok. After driving for a short period of time when coming to a ...
- Asked by Jswan47 about 6 years ago - 8 Answers
- 1985 Pontiac Other problem
- I have a 1985 pontiac parisienne station wagon. Recently I replaced everything under the hood. Remanufacatured engine, transmission, starter...
- Asked by 1985 Pontiac about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Dodge Stratus problem
- 95 Chrysler cirrus with 180,000 miles and the 6 cylinder engine. My brother in law barrowed this car. It was running great before he took it...
- Asked by bsmalley about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- Muffler sound problem
- I have a 2000 grand am 2.4l ecotec, and a moronic family member bought me a cherrybomb muffler, will this sound alright on a 4 cyl or should...
- Asked by tk86 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Honda Civic problem
- My niece has a 200 Honda Civic LX that runs for about 20 minutes than dies. I can re start it and it runs for about 10 minutes than dies. ...
- Asked by mech dummy about 6 years ago - 4 Answers
- 1999 Ford Other problem
- I have a 99 Firebird V6. The check engine light came on and confirmed already suspected Catalytic Convertor problems. (We've had a ...
- Asked by GalloGlas about 6 years ago - 5 Answers
- 1987 Mazda 323 problem
- I have just changed the timing belt. the car did jump time about 4 notches, now i have some smoke coming from the exhaust. the car is ...
- Asked by mark long about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- 2000 Kia Other problem
- My son has a 2000 Kia Sephia, 125,000 miles, 1.8L engine, 5 speed manual transmission. It will start, but has no power. It dosen't want ...
- Asked by shooter65too about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1996 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- My catalytic converter is seriously clogged and can't get repaired for about a month. what do you recommend
- Asked by cavman about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Oldsmobile Other problem
- I recently had all of the following replaced on my alero. air flow/oxygen sensors, spark plugs, and catalytic converter. car just came home ...
- Asked by katie07 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Rattleing sound problem
- Hi I have rettleing sound under the car mb mecanic opinion is rear muffler He thinks some think broken inside rear muffler I need ...
- Asked by sam100 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Dodge Other problem
- Hello, I've got a 1994 Dodge B150 van 6cyl. 3.9L automatic with about 130,000 miles and for about the last 2 months it has been int. losing...
- Asked by joelercher about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1997 Toyota Corolla problem
- I have a 97 Geo Prizm which most people know has the Toyota Corolla motor and tranny. Anyways, my transmission was going out, so i parked it...
- Asked by woodenhead72 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Buick Regal problem
- When it was above 40 degrees, the car would start and immediately die ,over and over. I had not tried the starting fluid at that time. Could...
- Asked by tom driscoll about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Buick Regal problem
- Most of the time,the car runs great.I just came back from a 900 mile trip.Sometimes, as it is first being driven ,it stalls and is very ...
- Asked by tom driscoll about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- 2001 Chevrolet Blazer problem
- I just bought an O2 sensor for my 2001 Blazer with 111,000 miles (4.3 L engine) after getting it serviced. I have no clue where to put it...
- Asked by launstk about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1999 Pontiac Grand Am problem
- So... I've already had a question in here regarding my '99 Grand Am and its horrible fuel economy just over the past year. I just had a ...
- Asked by stlthriot about 6 years ago - 10 Answers
- Car lacks acceleration but is getting plenty of fuel. problem
- I asked this question about my Eagle Vision but will ask here Since Dodge Intrepid is almost exactly the same. Maybe someone has had the ...
- Asked by sassie2u2me about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Unable to perform an emissions test problem
- Recently I replaced the EGR valve and DPFE sensor on my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr 4WD. It is an automatic with a V6 engine and 66,000 ...
- Asked by lisaz about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Oldsmobile Other problem
- 94 olds Bravada, 4.3liter vortec engine, 130,000 miles was running fine. Started right up one morning and I shut it off when I got to my ...
- Asked by bpark about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1990 Honda Accord problem
- I have a 90 honda accord lx with 150k miles and there is a very strong aromatic overcoming smell of burning plastic. it only occurs after ...
- Asked by pablocruz7 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- Misfire problem problem
- I bought a 1997 Saturn SC1 last May with 87000 miles. We have had an intermittent problem with the engine light coming on and misfires on ...
- Asked by bste418548 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- Misfire and rough acceleration problem
- 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800. Check engine light came on two weeks ago. It was a EGR valve problem. The vehicle was also missing with ...
- Asked by coper701 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
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