Let us spray. 1  When you're at the perfume counter, buying something smelly for your nearest and dearest this Christmas, just don't ask what's in it. 2  When you're at the perfume counter, buying something smelly for your nearest and dearest this Christmas, just don't ask what's in it. Hannah Betts argues you may get a nasty surprise.
Best Answer: When a catalytic converter goes bad it will restrict the flow of exhaust gases through the exhaust system. Basically, if the exhaust won't come out easily, air won't be taken into the engine easily to mix with the fuel to be burnt and give you power.
Your car's catalytic converter is the first line of defense against pollution and global warming causing carbon-based emissions. A faulty catalytic converter can lead to a host of problems that can range from being only a minor annoyance to drastically affecting the performance of your vehicle.