dfI see cars down by 2/3 or more. It is a restriction. The engine is working
just to push the exhaust through. Sometimes the car gets so bad it will only
go up a hill 10 or 20 mi that it sholdh do at 60. I have sen them to the
point the car will not run or even start. Sometimes they turn over funney
because they can't even draw air in the intake because the cyl still is full
because it can't exhaust it.
GEORGE!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jared Kaplan" <blizzard@gis.net>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: BAD CATS WAS:Re: DML: Catalytic convertor!
> Out of curiosity, how bad can the gas mileage get (deviation from normal)?
> My cat is dead... it sounds like popcorn in the microwave. I have noticed
a
> decrease in gas mileage and it seems fairly significant. I am finally
> getting it replaced Saturday am... unfortunately its just going to be a
> stock universal but its going to be free so I can't complain.
>
> BTW, if anybody gets a second, could you please explain to me why gas
> mileage is reduced when the cat is bad? I would think it would not make a
> difference since the gas has already been used, but I know that's wrong.
>
> Thanks!
> Jared
> 1994 Dodge Dakota Sport V6, 3.9L, Auto, K&N Air Filter, Mobil 1 Oil Filter
> w/ Synthetic 5W-30.
>
> - --- dakotaviper <dakotaviper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Well, my problem is going to be eliminated on Monday
> > morning at 9:30 a.m. Duals - straight out the back!
> > Appointment has been made.
> >
> > --- steve preston <steve239dak@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > Symptoms of a bad cat include,but are not limited
> > > to,the following: 1) Power loss. 2)Rattle in the
> > > exhaust when motor is revved. 3)Cat makes noise
> > when
> > > you smack it with your fist. 4)Decreased gas
> > > mileage.
> > > 5)Torn drapes. 6)Ripped-up furniture. Steve P.
>
>
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