Shift in the Demand Curve. A shift in the demand curve occurs when the whole demand curve moves to the right or left. For example, an increase in income would mean people can afford to buy more widgets even at the same price.
Once they fail they can do massive damage like I've described above. Clogged catalytic converters cause the engine to stop running all together, or at the very least you would notice that the engine would no longer rev or accelerate the vehicle (lack of power). Customer: replied 7 years ago.
Check the Exhaust System. Assessing the cause of a failing catalytic converter can sometimes be traced back to an error in the fuel system. A distinctive sign of this is a restriction in the performance of the exhaust system. It is indicative of the melting of catalyst materials inside.