2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Does Smell Rotten Eggs Cat Converter Red

2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
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Why does it smell like rotten eggs? Why is the cat. Converter red?
Apr 3, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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If it smells and is turning red hot, you need to replace the converter because it is plugged. Please be aware that the converter is getting hot enough to cause a fire, so it should be repaired ASAP.
Apr 3, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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