Tag: catalytic converters

21 Posts

Nov 08, 2018

This Cranky Hyundai Has a Plethora of Problems

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Bad injectors could contribute to overall crankiness

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Jul 19, 2018

What's up with This Testy Fiesta?

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A plugged-up catalytic converter is unlikely to cause permanent damage

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Dec 21, 2017

Can 'Limp Home Mode' Happen at Home?

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A Saturn's limited rpm after starting may be a sensor issue.

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Apr 11, 2017

Do Check Engine Lights Ever Turn off by Themselves?

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Russell's RAV4 has a check engine light and mechanic telling him repairs are needed. But which one should he believe when the light occasionally turns off?

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Feb 16, 2016

Which Catalytic Converter is Broken on Ben's Tacoma?

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Ben is a broke college student and he's just learned that the catalytic converter on his Toyota Tacoma is bad. His dealer and a second mechanic agree that he can ignore it until he starts experiencing performance issues. The Car Talk Department of Automotive Ethics weighs in!

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Dec 10, 2015

Can an Old Catalytic Converter Be Cleaned?

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Norm wants to know if he can clean up his old catalytic converter and put it back in his car. Car Talk explains how catalytic converters are recycled, here.

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Feb 26, 2015

Why Won't Car Pass Inspection?

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Nadine's son's car won't pass the smog inspection until he gets a new catalytic converter. Car Talk thinks someone pulled a fast one on him when he bought the car.

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Mar 24, 2014

Today: Truck Won't Start on Damp Days

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Bob had a water pump failure on his 2001 Dakota and ever since, the truck won't start on damp days. Tom and Ray say he can solve his problem, easy! Just move to a drier climate. Death Valley perhaps? Read the rest of their advice, right here.

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Jan 14, 2014

Today: No Fire, No Problem?

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After two hours on the highway, the floor and underside of the middle seat are hot to the touch in Beth's Honda Odyssey. Her mechanic says as long as nothing is glowing there's no problem. Tom and Ray disagree and think Beth's right to be worried. Read their theories on what's going on, right here.

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Apr 19, 2012

Patrick's Audi Failed Inspection: Should He Sell?

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Patrick's 2001 Audi needs a new catalytic converter but the cost of the repair nearly equals the value of the car. Tom and Ray think it might be worth it to fix the car in this case. Find out why right here.

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