Broken Catalytic Converter

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

A catalytic converter that fails usually does so due to blockage or from what is known as poisoning, this is caused by some fuel types which include additives being used that over time can shorten the cat's life.

If your converter is blocked most vehicles will cut out due to the back pressure. Without an inspection point in catalytic converters there is no way for you to check to see if your unit is clogged without removing it and checking the performance.

Obviously this should only be undertaken by a qualified professional, especially when re-fitting as a poorly fitted Cat will undermine its purpose and affect the performance of the vehicle; most notably is that when you try to increase the speed past a certain point you'll receive no purchase, even when pressing the pedal down fully.

Running a car with a damaged cat could land you in an accident, without proper acceleration control you are not in full control of your vehicle.

If you have any questions about Catalytic Converters for any vehicle type just drop us an email or give us a call and we will be happy to help. We supply converters all over the world so get in touch where ever you are.

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