Most Common Causes And Signs Of Catalytic Converter Failure In BMW X1

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MOST COMMON CAUSES AND SIGNS OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTER FAILURE IN BMW X1
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An internal combustion engine emits a huge amount
of noxious gases as byproducts.
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Noxious exhaust gases not only affect the health
of the general public but also negatively affects
our environment.
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The primary job of a catalytic converter is to
convert the noxious gases into less reactive
gases.
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It converts gases like CO, unburned hydrocarbons,
Oxides of Nitrogen, and Oxides of Sulfur to less
reactive CO2, N2, and H2O.
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However, a failing catalytic converter fails to
do its job as a result of which exhaust emission
would incline.
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CAUSES OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE
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Following factors are responsible for the failure
of the catalytic converter in your BMW X1

• EXTREME HEAT GENERATION BY THE ENGINE
• Leakage of motor oil
• Leakage of coolant
• Seepage of unburned hydrocarbon

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SYMPTOMS OF A BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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ENGINE POWER OUTPUT DECLINES
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Clogged catalytic converter could restrict the
flow of exhaust gases as a result of which
backpressure would incline.
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It would ultimately affect the power output of
your BMW X1 engine.
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON
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If the ECU detects any kinds of errors in the
data provided Oxygen sensor due to faulty
catalytic converter, then it would turn on the
check engine light.
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Illumination of check engine light should never
be ignored.
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EMISSION INCREASES
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Emission of an excess amount of exhaust gas is a
clear sign of a defective catalytic converter.
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Your BMW X1 might fail an emission test due to a
clogged or damaged catalytic converter.
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ROTTEN EGG SMELL
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The catalytic converter of your BMW X1 converts
the smelly hydrogen sulfide which is a byproduct
of internal combustion to sulfur dioxide which is
odorless.
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The emergence of rotten egg smells from the
exhaust shows that the catalytic converter of
your vehicle has some defects.
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BOTTOM LINE
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The catalytic converter is an emission control
device that reduces the emission of noxious gases.
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However, a clogged or damaged catalytic converter
fails to do its job as a result of which emission
level would incline significantly.
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So, signs of a failing catalytic converter in
your BMW X1 should not be overlooked.
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