<VV> Saturn help? No Corvair

[Mike Clark]

I dont know Grant, I think I'd sell if someone gave me 130K.

Seriously, it sounds like a plugged catalytic converter. Not sure how you'd
test that other than replacing it. Had this trouble on a car, a new
converter solved it.




On Sun, Nov 12, 2023, 4:08 PM Grant via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Knowing that Corvair owners are more apt to own other unique cars than
> most, I am reaching out to any Saturn owners with a similar experience or
> knowledge. A future grandson-in-law has a 2007 Aura (hybrid) whose mileage
> has recently dropped from the high 20's to the 10-12 mpg range. There are
> no codes set and only a slight rotten egg smell right after a fill up that
> quickly dissipates. We can't find any fuel leaks or smell the converter
> when idling. There has also been a slight drop in performance as a lag
> under acceleration. Any hints on where to look or check would be
> appreciated. Selling is not an option at this point even at 130K.
> Thanks
> Grant
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