How to Tell If You Need Catalytic Converter Replacement
Catalytic converters are one of the most important components in the exhaust system. This component is a metal canister that takes in the engine emissions, exposes them to a chemical catalyst, and converts emissions into a non-harmful gas.
Over time, the catalytic converter can become dirty or clogged. In other instances, catalytic converters can actually start to melt because of too much combustion from an overly rich fuel mixture. When these issues occur, the fumes aren’t able to pass through the component, resulting in back pressure and reduced engine performance. In other words, the engine can’t breathe properly when the catalytic converter fails.
