Sterling Car Care
6331 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 586.939.0230
Question:
My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?
Sterling Car Care Answer:
Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Sterling Heights drivers smell exhaust in the passenger cabin or hear an unusual exhaust sound, they should get their exhaust system checked and repaired. Talk to your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Sterling Car Care. Carbon monoxide in your exhaust is odorless, colorless and tasteless can be fatal to you and your passengers, so don't delay if you suspect an exhaust leak.
There could be a number of reasons for a failed MI emissions test so some diagnostic work is in order. A common reason is that the catalytic converter has failed. The catalytic converter removes some of the harmful elements in exhaust.
When a catalytic converter fails it must be replaced, which isn't cheap for Sterling Heights drivers. Many Sterling Heights folks stop there – but the converter failed for a reason. There may be any number of engine run conditions that led to the failure. It would certainly be smart to have your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Sterling Car Care diagnose the cause so that you don't end up with another catalytic converter replacement down the road.
Oh, and that Check Engine light that so many Sterling Heights drivers ignore: It might just be illuminated for a condition that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Have your technician at Sterling Car Care get to the bottom of any Check Engine light situation.
Give us a call.
Sterling Car Care
6331 Metro Parkway
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-0230
At Sterling Car Care we install quality NAPA replacement parts.