A catalytic converter with holes in it needs replacing. It affects not only emissions, but the performance of the engine. Replace the converter.
A failed catalytic converter is one of hundreds of parts that can cause the check engine light to be on.
Your converter is clogged and needs replacing.
Catalytic converters are located in the exhaust system between the engine and the muffler.
Between oil filter and catalytic converter
Drive to an exhaust shop
Either the converter is partially clogged and needs replacing or you have a miss in the engine which is dumping raw fuel into the converter where it is being burned.
No it is illegal and you will also get a check engine light because of a problem with the emissions system. The engine will not perform correctly with the converter removed.
The catalytic converter is behind the engine.
The catalytic converter is in the exhaust pipe directly behind the engine.The catalytic converter is in the exhaust pipe directly behind the engine.
That depends on the engine and the fuel you've used. If the engine starts burning oil a catalytic converter can fail rapidly. Some fuel additives can also cause a catalytic converter to fail prematurely.
The catalytic converter is found in the exhaust system between the engine and the muffler.