If your high-performance vehicle is 10 years old or older, Ashton Automotive & Performance advises that the catalytic converter will go bad sooner rather than later. We are going to discuss the effect a faulty catalytic converter will have on your high-performance engine below. If you are having any of the problems mentioned, bring your vehicle to our shop right away so we can replace the catalytic converter.
Poor Engine Performance
One of the things that will happen is your engine performance will be affected, especially if the catalytic converter is clogged by carbon and sulfur deposits. This will push the exhaust back into the combustion chamber where it will affect combustion production. Consequently, your high-performance engine will start to lag and sputter, including when you accelerate.
Poor Fuel Efficiency
Naturally, when the engine is struggling to perform, it will burn more fuel. Consequently, you will end up with poor fuel efficiency until you fix the underlying problem, which, in this case, is the malfunctioning catalytic converter. Once a new converter is installed, your engine performance should be restored. This will also restore your fuel efficiency.
Dark Exhaust Smoke
If the catalytic converter does not treat the engine’s exhaust, it will be dark when it is released out of your tailpipe. Black exhaust is also a sign that the engine is going through more fuel than normal. Again, replacing the catalytic converter can resolve the problem of your tailpipe turning into a smokestack. Head to our shop if you see dark exhaust smoke.
Rancid Exhaust Odors
Aside from the color of the exhaust, the exhaust may also smell like rotten eggs if the catalytic converter is going bad. This is a sign that there are sulfur deposits inside the converter on the honeycomb surface. Unfortunately, there is no way to repair this problem. We must replace the converter to resolve the issue.
Heat Under the Car
If the converter is struggling, it may also release excessive heat underneath your automobile. This heat can affect your engine’s temperature by causing it to overheat. Driving your high-performance automobile when the engine is overheating can cause irreparable damage.
Check Engine Warning
Finally, you may end up with a warning on the dashboard in the form of the check engine light. The engine control module, which is your vehicle’s main computer chip, will turn on the light if it receives an error code from a system sensor.
Ashton Automotive & Performance in Killeen, TX, is here to help, so call us today so we can take a look at your catalytic converter and replace it if necessary.
