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Catalytic converter smoking?

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Oct 29, 2008, 11:50 AM

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I drive a 99 cavalier 2.2L base model.

Ok, I had my oil changed today at Midas, they also topped off my windshield wiper fluid and rotated my tires. I also added STP Fuel System Cleaner to a full tank of mid-grade gas from citgo. When I got home I noticed smoke coming from my car. I got on the ground to see what it was and it was coming from the Catalytic converter, or what I think is the cat. It is a foot or 2 from the front of the car on the exhaust pipe. It had a weaved pattern to it. I was wondering what could have caused it. I also noticed my windshield wiper fluid was leaking, but that is all the way on the left side of the car and the exhaust is a little right of center.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Do you think it is safe to drive?


Double J
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Oct 29, 2008, 12:17 PM

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Re: Catalytic converter smoking? Sign In
Sounds like they may have gotten some oil on the front exhaust pipe.That would certainly smoke until it burned off.
I dont think its the cat/con,thats not a weaved pattern.Front pipe can have a section with a weaved pattern to it.
Safe to drive?
Depends on what causing the smoke.Oil and /or Transmission fluid on a hot exhaust can be dangerous.Especially transmission fluid.
I would drive it right back there and have them inspect it on the lift to see if thats what it is.

Jim


way2old
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Oct 29, 2008, 3:17 PM

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Yeah to what Jim said. It also will smell funny.



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Oct 29, 2008, 4:01 PM

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Thanks guys. I went back and they cleaned it off and gave me a coupon for a free oil change, it still smells a little funny and smokes a little, but definately not as bad as before.





 
 
 






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