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Old 22-12-2011, 01:02 AM   #3
rowan194
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Default Re: Blocked cat / exhaust overheat engine and increase consumption?

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Originally Posted by T3man
However, there are other things it could also be such as blocked radiator, slipping clutches in the auto, lock-up clutch in torque convertor; just to name a few.
Would that just be the cause of overheating? Remember there's the additional whine noise (more like a drone) and the increase in fuel consumption.

I'll give it an italian tuneup when things are quiet and see what happens.

Found a quick way to test a cat using a non contact thermometer - trying to remember where mine is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrj_ioWCkQI
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