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How to Tell If You Need a New Catalytic Converter Catalytic converters are major exhaust devices in automobiles used to limit emissions and rid them of harmful substances. As your vehicle ages, it can fail for a number of reasons. Nearly every vehicle has a catalytic converter. When they stop doing their job properly, you may notice the following warning symptoms. Please be on the lookout for these signs, so you know when to take your car to the catalytic converter specialists at Northrich Automotive. 1. Rattling Noise Catalytic converters can be noisy when they become faulty. In some cases, they will rattle. This sound is a result of an excessive amount of sulfur lingering throughout the exhaust system. You should get this taken care of as soon as possible. 2. Blue Exhaust If you notice your vehicle producing blue exhaust smoke, it should strike you as a concern. Blue smoke can be a result of t ... read more