What are the reactions of a car when the three-way catalytic converter is clogged?
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The reactions of a car when the three-way catalytic converter is clogged include: 1. The car experiences difficulty in acceleration, with the engine RPM and vehicle speed struggling to increase; 2. Automatic transmission vehicles are forced to frequently downshift; 3. The engine power decreases, and exhaust emissions exceed the standard; 4. The engine shakes, the fault light comes on, and the car frequently stalls; 5. The exhaust pipe temperature continuously rises, reaching the ignition point of nearby components, which can easily lead to spontaneous combustion. Solutions for a clogged three-way catalytic converter: 1. Remove the three-way catalytic converter and soak and clean it with oxalic acid or toilet cleaner; 2. Replace the three-way catalytic converter; 3. Add gasoline additives and avoid using inferior gasoline and gasoline additives.