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Originally Posted by nemo
Are you require to do an annual emissions inspection? Are you able to do any of the work yourself?
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Yes I am, and I am hesitant to do anything more than very beginner by myself.
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Originally Posted by Backtobasics
leave the converter, and watch performance and MPG to see if the converter is becoming clogged.
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Maybe I will do this for a bit first, and if I notice a drop in performance, will replace the converter. I'm also going to check the oil even more often, so that it doesn't run low.
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Originally Posted by Ford Man
If the converter gets completely stopped up the car will have very little power.
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As far as pickup and mileage? It would be noticeable, right?
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Originally Posted by Ford Man
Even if the problem is corrected and you don't reset the computer by removing the battery cable or with a code reader it will take a while for the light to go out on it's own.
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But using a code reader, could the mechanic tell right away if he replaces the part if it was the part causing trouble? Or would I have to drive around a while first?
Thanks again for all of the replies and help.