Q: Found out today that my 2001 Taurus engine is clogged causing engine overheated damging the muffler and one of the catalytic. What
My car began poor engine performance on Sunday.Had it checked on Monday found out that the engine has a clog it.That clog has already caused damage to one catalystic converter and the muffler. They are rattling. I know wonder home much damage could already be done to the engine. Also with the age and type of car is it going to cost more than the car to repair or is it worth repairing.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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