My catalytic converter is making some noise

Tiny
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  • 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 96,000 MILES

Can hear noise when I take off. Can I drive my car if its needs a catalytic converter, will it mess up the engine, how long can I drive it until something more happens. Thanks

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Friday, January 6th, 2012 AT 4:44 AM

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Tiny
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So is the cat clogged or do you just have a cat code?

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Friday, January 6th, 2012 AT 4:52 AM
Tiny
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Don't know I can hear tha noise and tha shop I took it 2 just listen 2 it and said it was cat converter.

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Friday, January 6th, 2012 AT 4:01 PM
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So its not causing a drivabilty issue?Its just broken loose and rattling?If thats the case you will be ok right now but keep in mind the pieces that broke loose will start to travel down the exhaust pipe causing clogs at some point.I would replace it as soon as you can.

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Saturday, January 7th, 2012 AT 6:24 AM

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