Carbon and sulfur deposits clogged the catalytic converter. These deposits are left behind when the catalytic converter treats the engine’s exhaust to make sure it is safe for the environment. Generally, the catalytic converter can handle these deposits until it is about 10 years old. At this time, the deposits will build up to the point that they will clog the catalytic converter and cause the following problems.
REDUCED PERFORMANCE
When the catalytic converter gets clogged, the exhaust cannot make its way through it. Consequently, exhaust builds up inside the engine and effects the combustion in the combustion chamber. When this happens, you will start to have problems with your engine performance in your vehicle’s acceleration.
REDUCED FUEL ECONOMY
In addition, you will notice a reduction in your fuel economy. This reduction is being caused by the poor engine performance. Anytime your engine runs poorly, it uses more gasoline or diesel fuel. In order to restore the engine performance and fuel mileage, you must replace the clock catalytic converter.
DARK ENGINE EXHAUST
Another thing that is going to reduce your fuel economy is excess fuel in the combustion chamber. Your vehicle’s main computer chip may at the fuel to the chamber because it thinks it will resolve the performance problems. Consequently, the fuel will get burned and produce dark exhaust.
RANCID EXHAUST SMELLS
In addition to the dark color of the exhaust, your exhaust may also start to smell like rancid eggs if the catalytic converter is clogged. As we mentioned above, sulfur can clog the catalytic converter. When this happens, the sulfur releases rotten egg odors into the exhaust when the hot exhaust flows over it.
TOO MUCH HEAT
As if that were not bad enough, the catalytic converter will also get too hot underneath your automobile. Consequently, there will be excess heat underneath your car, truck, or utility vehicle that can rise into the engine. When this happens, the engine will overheat.
CHECK ENGINE WARNING
Finally, the main computer chip will turn on the check engine light because of all of the problems listed above. This light will remain illuminated until you replace the catalytic converter and resolve the issues.
Do not worry. We can do this at our auto repair shop. Give us a call today to set up an appointment so we can inspect your catalytic converter. If we find that it is clogged, we will replace it.
