Having your catalytic converter stolen is no fun. They’re expensive to replace and can cause you to fail a smog test. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to tell if your catalytic converter has been stolen in case you’ve been wondering. How to Tell Your Catalytic Converter is Missing Thought catalytic converter theft claims are dropping, it’s … Read more
Have you ever wanted to make your car louder, but weren’t sure where to start? People commonly modify their exhaust by removing their muffler, which is known as a muffler delete. Should you try a muffler delete, and is it legal? Here are some things to consider before you bust out the hack saw. Pros of … Read more
Ever notice a car that takes off from a stop light leaving a huge cloud of smelly blue smoke in its wake? Perhaps this is your car. Why is this happening, you might ask? A cloud of blue smoke generally means one thing: you’re burning oil. Instead of topping off your oil pan and continuing … Read more
Vehicles come with all sorts of exhaust sounds. Some sound like a jet engine, some give off a low rumble, and others sound like a droning lawnmower. The exhaust sounds result from careful engineering of the vehicle’s muffler by the manufacturer, but mufflers can be changed and they can break. If you have a hole … Read more
If your car smells like rotten eggs, there is something wrong with it that needs to be fixed right away. Not only is the sulfur smell harmful to your health, the vehicle can be damaged if this problem is left unchecked. Reasons Your Car or Truck Smells Like Rotten Eggs Before reading further, check to … Read more
The catalytic converter (not “Cadillac converter”) plays an essential role in reducing air pollution. It reduces the levels of nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide that your car emits. Without a cat converter, your vehicle would belch out large amounts of all three chemicals. Smog in busy cities is dense enough as it is without … Read more
Seeing white smoke from your vehicle’s exhaust can be alarming, but it’s not always something to be concerned about. In some cases, it can be a normal occurrence (especially in winter). However, if the white smoke continues, it can indicate a serious issue that requires immediate attention to prevent potential engine damage. Keep reading to … Read more
In the normal course of events, you won’t see water coming from the exhaust system of the vehicle. But if you notice that your tailpipe is leaking or dripping water out from it, then it means your exhaust system must have water inside it. This is no reason to be alarmed because the cause is … Read more
The catalytic converter is a vital component of the exhaust system in a vehicle. The function of the catalytic converter is to convert toxic exhaust fumes and gases into less toxic ones. In other words, the catalytic converter reduces the number of hydrocarbon emissions in the exhaust fumes that are generated by the internal combustion … Read more
Is your car struggling to accelerate? Does your car smell like rotten eggs? If you have an older car with the original catalytic converter, you may be able to freshen up the smell and pick up some power by cleaning your catalytic converter. What is a Catalytic Converter? A catalytic converter is an an emissions device that … Read more