How to Determine if a Car Has a Catalytic Converter?

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DelCharlie
07/30/25 8:55am
If there is no catalytic converter, the car's exhaust sound will be very loud. The smell of the exhaust gas will also be particularly unpleasant. You can go to a repair shop to check if the catalytic converter is still there.
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