Exciting News! Springdale Automotive is now part of the GreatWater 360 Auto Care family! What does this mean for you? We can offer our customers even more; with upgrades in training, technology, and equipment that allows us to service your vehicle better. Most notably, we now offer a new 3 Year/36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty. Come by and you'll find the same friendly faces and top-notch service you've come to know and trust!

Monthly Archives: July 2022

What are the Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter?

What are the Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter?

Catalytic converters are used in automobiles to reduce emissions of harmful substances such as nitrous oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons. Catalytic converters can fail for many reasons. Every car has a catalytic converter, but when it stops working properly, various symptoms can show up. If you notice any of these symptoms, it's best to take your vehicle to a specialist for inspection. 1. Rattling Noise Catalytic converters make a sound if they start to fail. It could sound like a loud rattle or like the engine isn't moving as smoothly as it normally does. This can be a sign of an excessive amount of sulfur in the catalytic converter's exhaust system, which can render it ineffective. 2. Blue Emissions Catalytic converters don't work properly when the combustion process produces large amounts of blue emissions. This could happen when sulfur is continuously being emitted from the unit, preventing its effectiveness from operating efficiently. 3. Reduced Engin ... read more

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