1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Air Restricted

1998 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TMASTER3383
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why is my exhaust too hot and the fiberglass is my
converter melting which makes the car sputter?
Apr 22, 2009 at 12:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the converter is partially plugged, it will cause the exhaust to get really hot. I've actually see them red hot.
May 27, 2009 at 5:13 AM
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