Metal flakes in the tailpipe...
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so. here's the issue. i walk out to my car today and notice some shine INSIDE my flat-black exhaust.. upon closer inspection [and a dab of the finger] i notice that i've got metal flakes in my exhaust pipe. i started my car to see if i can spot/hear the issue, and the only thing i found was that at low rpms/ while accelerating slowly, there is a slight rattle that sounds like it's coming from where my cat sits. PLEASE tell me this could be the culprit... |
Most likely just various bits of the exhaust system deteriorating... The core of the cat could possibly be breaking up...
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i've now noticed a considerable loss of power and my gears feel shorter..
any more advice because i'm stumped.. |
^I think your cat is dying... It's probably plugging up. Does the car sound different then usual?
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Yes. It does sound different.
Is there any way to fix a plugged cat or will I just have to get a new one? |
Best thing to do is replace it. Don't buy oem, they are WAY over priced. Go with an aftermarket replacement. The one I have is a universal cat from a company called Emico Technologies and was only $100 to buy it from a local shop.
You can go with magnaflow or other high flow cats for around $100 but you may run into problems when it comes time for an emissions test... |
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