Look no further than the best European auto shop in Indian Trail: Kinetech Motor Werkes. We can help with all of your automotive services and repairs whether you drive a Beemer, Benz, or V-Dub. We can even replace your catalytic converter if it has been stolen out of the exhaust system. Thieves can do this quickly by using a metal saw. Here are signs that your European beauty has been victimized.
Noticeably Loud Engine
The first thing that you are going to notice when you slide into the driver’s seat and fire up the engine is that the engine is much louder than it used to be. You will also notice that it is roaring like a lion. This is an indication that the catalytic converter is gone. The exhaust manifold is using excessive force to push the exhaust into where the catalytic converter once was. This increases the engine’s noise.
Check Engine Warning
The next thing you are going to notice is that the check engine light did not turn on temporarily. Rather, it turned on and is staying on. This is because the exhaust system is malfunctioning. Sensors in the exhaust system will report the malfunctions to the engine control unit. The unit will turn on the check engine light because it cannot resolve the issue.
Punchy Acceleration
It is not a good idea to drive your European automobile if the catalytic converter has been taken. In fact, we strongly discourage this. This being said, if you are unsure that you have become a victim of catalytic converter theft and opt to drive the vehicle, you will notice that the acceleration is extremely punchy. This jerking is the force of the exhaust being pushed out of the exhaust manifold.
Slow-Speed Lagging
You are also going to experience problems driving slowly with a missing catalytic converter. Unfortunately, between the push of the exhaust and the engine’s inability to produce low-end torque, the engine is going to sputter and lag at slow speeds.
Noticeable Exhaust Odors
Finally, the reason why it is much safer to have your European automobile towed to our shop is that the exhaust can easily waft into the passenger cabin where you will inhale it. There is a void where the catalytic converter once was. This leaves the exhaust open to flow into the cabin.
Call Kinetech Motor Werkes in Indian Trail, NC, today if you need to have a new catalytic converter installed in your European automobile.
