When, Why, And How To Replace Your Audi Catalytic Converter

Rowlett Motorwerks

The catalytic converter is a part that essentially filters the exhaust emissions. If it goes bad, your car will fail an emissions test. That's why make sure your catalytic converter is in good shape. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-1YI57uNXs

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00:00When, why, and how to replace your Audi Catalytic Converter.

00:06Having trouble accelerating your Audi?

00:12This could be an indicator of catalytic converter malfunction.

00:19No need to freak out though.

00:20Diagnosing a failing catalytic converter is very easy.

00:25Go through this presentation for more info.

00:32Catalytic converter what is it used for?

00:36It makes the exhaust gases generated by the vehicle slightly less noxious.

00:43Here's how it does that.

00:49Bad catalytic converter signs to watch for.

00:53For number one, car fails an emissions test.

00:57Your Audi can fail an emissions test due to many different things.

01:04One of which is a failing catalytic converter.

01:10Number two, engine performance issue.

01:14If your Audi is

01:19struggling to pick up speed stalling misfiring.

01:24You could be dealing with a faulty catalytic converter.

01:30Number three, lit up check engine light.

01:33Yep, a flashing check engine light could mean your catalytic converter is failing.

01:41Get it tested and if it is damaged beyond repair, install a new one.

01:47Number four, exhaust gas smells like rotten egg.

01:51This is an unmistakable sign of catalytic converter malfunction.

01:58To get rid of the smell, you need to get rid of the defective cat converter.

02:04Reasons why a catalytic converter can malfunction.

02:08Below are a few things that can result in catalytic converter failure in a car.

02:14Engine is running rich structural damage oil or antifreeze in the exhaust system.

02:20To sum things up, a faulty catalytic converter can cause many problems.

02:30So make sure that yours is working fine.

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