Exhaust / Emissions Archives – CarTreatments.com Car Maintenance, General Repair, Troubleshooting, and Everything Car Related Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:04:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://cartreatments.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-gear2-32x32.png Exhaust / Emissions Archives – CarTreatments.com 32 32 3 Symptoms of a Bad Gas Cap (and Replacement Cost) https://cartreatments.com/bad-gas-cap-symptoms/ https://cartreatments.com/bad-gas-cap-symptoms/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:30:43 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=510603 Every vehicle has a gas cap (whether the removable type or the self-closing type), but it’s a part that most of us don’t think about each day. But just because it’s not the first thing that comes to mind doesn’t ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/bad-gas-cap-symptoms/feed/ 0 Can You Drive Without a Catalytic Converter? (and What to Expect) https://cartreatments.com/can-you-drive-without-catalytic-converter/ https://cartreatments.com/can-you-drive-without-catalytic-converter/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:21:22 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=510409 Your vehicle has hundred of different components on it, and this can lead to quite a bit of confusion. One component that’s often talked about is the catalytic converter, and if you hang out around gearheads long enough it’s only ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/can-you-drive-without-catalytic-converter/feed/ 2 Bank 1 vs Bank 2 (How to Locate O2 Sensors) https://cartreatments.com/bank-1-vs-bank-2/ https://cartreatments.com/bank-1-vs-bank-2/#respond Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:11:51 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=509655 During the 1970s, domestic automotive manufacturers began equipping their vehicles with a range of new and innovative components, intended to reduce exhaust emissions. This came in response to new governmental oversight of the era, which included the implementation of numerous ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/bank-1-vs-bank-2/feed/ 0 Car Smells Like Rotten Eggs?!? (Here’s What to Check) https://cartreatments.com/rotten-egg-smell/ https://cartreatments.com/rotten-egg-smell/#respond Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:37:13 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=509476 If you find that you’re starting up your car and having your nostrils assaulted with an odor akin to rotten eggs, you’ve come to the right place. Nobody likes this smell, but what does it mean, and what should you ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/rotten-egg-smell/feed/ 0 4 Symptoms of a Bad Secondary Injection Pump (and Replacement Cost) https://cartreatments.com/secondary-air-injection-pump/ https://cartreatments.com/secondary-air-injection-pump/#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:31:32 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=509171 Today’s vehicles come loaded with a significant amount of sophisticated components, many of which are engineered to reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint. This, of course, was necessitated by the implementation of new, highly-stringent emissions standards during the 1970s and 80s. ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/secondary-air-injection-pump/feed/ 0 Oil Coming Out of Your Exhaust? (Here’s What it Means) https://cartreatments.com/oil-coming-out-of-exhaust/ https://cartreatments.com/oil-coming-out-of-exhaust/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:02:11 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=508685 If you spend enough time around vehicles, you are sure to witness the occasional odd occurrence, which catches your attention almost immediately. Unfortunately, many of these strange occurrences signify the onset of mechanical issues, which often vary in extent and ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/oil-coming-out-of-exhaust/feed/ 13 5 Reasons Why a Vehicle Fails an Emissions Inspection https://cartreatments.com/failed-emissions-inspection/ https://cartreatments.com/failed-emissions-inspection/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:30:56 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=508425 Smog. You’ve seen the gnarly beige cloud that lurks over densely populated cities in the heat of summer. You might have even tasted it as you’re on your morning run and at the very least noticed how much hotter you ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/failed-emissions-inspection/feed/ 1 Why Does a Car Backfire? (4 Common Causes) https://cartreatments.com/car-backfire/ https://cartreatments.com/car-backfire/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:48:01 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=508387 If you’ve heard anything that sounds like a gunshot when on a walk along a busy street, and it wasn’t from a firearm, then you’ve probably heard a car backfiring. It might just be one solitary *pop*, a series of ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/car-backfire/feed/ 1 Car Smells Like Gas? (5 Causes and the Seriousness of Each) https://cartreatments.com/car-smells-like-gas/ https://cartreatments.com/car-smells-like-gas/#respond Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:36:51 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=507457 When you’re driving down the road, the last thing you want to deal with is a strong gas smell. But not only is it inconvenient, but it can be extremely dangerous. But is it always serious? Here we look at ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/car-smells-like-gas/feed/ 0 Muffler Delete Pros and Cons (and Average Cost) https://cartreatments.com/muffler-delete/ https://cartreatments.com/muffler-delete/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 14:00:39 +0000 https://cartreatments.com/?p=506941 Muffler deletes have become a popular way to give your vehicle a more aggressive sound. But while it’s one of the most popular ways, it’s not the only way to make your exhaust louder. So, if you find after reading ... Read more

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