Ford Repair: Catalytic Converter inspection, ford crown victoria, infrared thermometer


Question
I have 2000 ford crown victoria how can tell if the converters are bad or going bad

Answer
There are two simple ways.The first would be to look under the car at night.If the converters are glowing red,replace them accordingly.The second is with an infrared thermometer.The temperature after the catalytic converter should be exactly 100 degrees Fahrenheit higher than before the catalytic converter.Any more or less,replace the converter accordingly.