catalytic converter damage

Asked by GuruB5RV4 Dec 12, 2018 at 09:16 AM about the Chevrolet Astro Cargo

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Does high octane fuel damage converters in the 2003 gmc safari/4.6L v-6?

1 Answer
42,940

Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

Your vehicle does not require high octane but it won't hurt the catalytic converters if you chose to use it anyway. The only thing that damages converters is an overly rich fuel mixture, that will result in combustion of fuel and overheating them. Also, your V6 engine is 4.3 liter.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • catalytic converter damage 1 Answer

    Does high octane fuel damage converters in the 2003 gmc safari/4.6L v-6?

    Chevrolet Astro Cargo

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • catalytic converters 1 Answer

    Does anyone have a diagram for me of where the cat is supposed to be? I think its been removed before I bought it but don't know where to look.

    1991 Chevrolet Astro Cargo RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Catalytic converter 3 Answers

    Will I damage my car driving without a catalytic converter and with a after market exhaust system?

    2004 Chevrolet Corvette

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Catalytic converter 6 Answers

    How do I know if my catalytic converter is welded on or not?

    2011 Chevrolet Aveo 1LT Sedan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • catalytic converter 2 Answers

    How long can I drive a car with a catalytic converter issue

    2015 Chevrolet Traverse

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.
Write a car review

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Astro Cargo Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    GuruT54GH
    Reputation
    570
  • #2
    James Ramond
    Reputation
    200
  • #3
    idg4ever
    Reputation
    120
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Astro
60 listings starting at $5,432
Used Chevrolet Express Cargo
312 Great Deals out of 5,163 listings starting at $1,000
Used Chevrolet Express
103 Great Deals out of 1,592 listings starting at $2,800
Used Ford Transit Cargo
540 Great Deals out of 17,833 listings starting at $3,500
Used Ford Transit Connect
244 Great Deals out of 4,585 listings starting at $2,295
Used Ford E-Series
138 Great Deals out of 2,298 listings starting at $1,995
Used GMC Safari Cargo
9 listings
Used RAM ProMaster
268 Great Deals out of 13,145 listings starting at $3,500
Used Chevrolet Chevy Van
22 listings
Used GMC Safari
28 listings
Used GMC Savana Cargo
88 Great Deals out of 1,982 listings starting at $5,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.