2007-03-09 18:46:36 · 6 answers · asked by rliwinsky 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A Cat can sometimes cause overheating. A plugged converter restricts the engine's exhaust flow which can cause overheating. Although Cat is used to reduce normal emission. Specifically for the Oxides of nitrogen or NOx gas. It has to reach at least 600 degrees to burn all the hydrocarbons or unburned fuel that produces smog. They will get very hot especially if you have a misfiring cylinder. One thing for sure, You will never pass your smog if you have a faulty Cat.
2007-03-09 19:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by knodz_g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Because your car cannot get rid of as much exhaust. You will also notice a small loss of power. I had one clog up on me a long time ago and I never got it fixed. And I ended up having to replace the whole valve train.
2007-03-09 18:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by celica_122 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cat can overheat, but it cannot CAUSE overheating (of the engine I presume?)
And I see absolutely no relationship between a cat and the valvetrain?!?! What the heck
2007-03-09 19:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by Ram 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it could,, what happen it it not letting the gas fumes out, an could be holding back,,,, to find out for sure wait till night drive the car , for a ways, stop get out an look under the car to see if it turn red,,
2007-03-09 23:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i aint kno dat, dawg
2007-03-09 18:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think so. Try this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter
2007-03-09 18:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by So_many_questions 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋