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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Can a Mazda Protege still be driven even with a broken catalytic converter?
Yes, the catalytic converter doesn't affect the engine's operation, making the Protege functional even with the catcon broken. However, running on a damaged cat or driving a vehicle without a cat converter is against the law in many states.
How can the catalytic converter in a Mazda Protege be cleaned?
The catalytic converter in a Mazda Protege can become dirty or worse, clogged, when carbon has built up inside it. Removing the accumulated carbon inside the catcon can be done by retarding the injection timing to the bottom of the graph. This heats up the catcon and burns off the carbon buildup inside it. Keep in mind that the timing should never be set below the red line’s bottom in VAG-Com. This will melt turbine wheels because of the too retarded timing.
What are some care and maintenance tips in for a Mazda Protege catalytic converter?
Though catalytic converters don’t require maintenance of their own, their long-term service depends on proper care and maintenance of the vehicle. One way to prolong a catcon’s lifespan is to inspect it immediately once a Service Engine Soon or a Check Engine light appears. This prevents expensive damage to the cats and eliminates premature cats replacement.
What are the symptoms of a Mazda Protege’s broken catalytic converter?
Some signs that a Protege’s cat converter is damaged include a sudden drop in fuel efficiency and failure in accelerating when the gas pedal is stepped on. Another indicator of a broken car is the vehicle’s refusal to start. But the most obvious symptoms are failed results in an emission test and appearance of the MIL or Check engine light. These problems are most often caused by a clogged catalytic converter in older cars, making it impossible for the gases to pass through the muffler and out of the car. In some cases, a malfunctioning cat is a result of a damaged cylinder head gasket, allowing oil or coolant to get into the combustion chamber and be burned in the cylinders. When the signs mentioned start showing up, it’s best that the catalytic converter be replaced immediately. Doing so prevents further damage and helps reduce air pollution in the environment.
