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Would a clogged CAT cause bad fuel efficentcy?

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Old 07-13-2002, 10:04 AM
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Would a clogged CAT cause bad fuel efficentcy?
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Default yeah the 02 sensor could cause the car to run rich...
obviously that would affect fuel effeciency
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Oh yes and a loss of power.
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Any way to clean this out?
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Taking turbo off and pressure spray water down there then run the engine to dry it out? =)
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