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Catalytic Converter Testing Testing Vehicles Catalytic Converter Best Practices It is important to mention that a faulty converter is usually caused by something other than the converter itself. Therefore, it is important to determine what caused the problem. Otherwise, you will be replacing a new converter soon after it is installed. By J. Feliciani / AKA  Jacobandnickolas . The exhaust system in your vehicle is designed to release exhaust gases from the engine to the rear of the car. This system is designed to have about 3 pounds of exhaust backpressure under heavy throttle. This means the engine should not have to push more than 3 pounds of pressure to release the exhaust at any given time. If a catalytic converter plugs or breaks apart it will plug the exhaust system causing engine surging, low power and stalling. Because of the extreme temperatures the catalytic converter produces the catalyst material can crack and break apart clogging the outlet port of the convert...

Catalytic Converter Replacement Procedure To Replace Catalytic Converter Helpful Information Catalytic converters have been standard equipment since 1976 on most cars and light trucks and is responsible for the cleaner air we enjoy today. A catalytic converter can fail in one of three ways, first the catalytic material can simply wear out loosing its effectiveness, second the material can melt due to extreme temperatures causing the converter to plug which creates a low engine power issue and lastly, the converter material can break apart and leave the converter empty with absolutely no effect on the engine exhaust flowing through it. Best Practices Use new gaskets when installing a new catalytic converter. Spray exhaust mounting bolt with an anti rust lubricant such as WD40 to help aid the disassembly process. Step by step repair guide on how to replace a catalytic converter. This repair was perform on a VW Turbo Beetle. This article pertains to many similar vehicl...

Low Power How To Troubleshoot Engine Low Power Issue Helpful Information Computer sensors operate within a prescribed specification, if these sensors become weak they can effect the engine power output without the computer detecting a problem, these half broken sensors need an data input scan tool to be detected and will cause havoc until replaced. Step by step guide on how to troubleshoot and repair an automotive engine that has low power output, this information pertains to combustion engines. Difficulty Scale: 5 of 10 Begin with the vehicle on level ground, engine off, in park with the emergency brake engaged. Step 1  - An engine's air filter is meant to pull impurities and can become clogged resulting in low air intake and low power.  Learn More Removing Air Filter Step 2  - If engine problems exist and the service or check engine light is on, use a code reader to retrieve the codes to make necessary repairs.  Learn More Check Engine Light...