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Most cars won't even run is the converter is clogged. Clogged converters can get very hot, maybe even start fires.

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Q: Is there danger driving with bad catalytic converter?
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There's no possible way to pass inspection with a bad catalytic converter, if if you find out you have a bad catalytic converter during your inspection you have a chance after you after you have replaced the catalytic converter and the inspection no no charge/free!!


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