Hello! I have a 2010 Traverse that I would LOVE to keep driving since I owe 1 more payment on it (at least through the summer). My check engine light comes and goes. When getting my oil changed they (GM Dealership) said that I'm leaking a little oil (the mentioned the catalytic converter) and to just make sure I'm getting regular oil changes and fill as needed. Its a slow leak because I haven't had to fill it between oil changes. Once in a while it will also won't accelerate but the RPMs continue to move.
Now...recently I've had (2 times now) while driving the Reduced Engine Power come and and my car starts crawling..not very safe. I pull over and its smoking and smells EXTREMELY bad like gas. I've taken it to my mechanic but he hasn't been able to diagnose a problem because after a few hours..things go back to normal and you wouldn't know anything was wrong. The last time I took it to him after the latest Reduced Engine Power..8 codes came out and my mechanic was going to do some research. He tried several things..checked everything and said everything seems fine. Anyone have any idea what this could be? I may be leaving out stuff because I really don't know the terminology. Since I almost have it paid off I wouldn't mind stucking some money into it. Thanks in advance for any help!
Now...recently I've had (2 times now) while driving the Reduced Engine Power come and and my car starts crawling..not very safe. I pull over and its smoking and smells EXTREMELY bad like gas. I've taken it to my mechanic but he hasn't been able to diagnose a problem because after a few hours..things go back to normal and you wouldn't know anything was wrong. The last time I took it to him after the latest Reduced Engine Power..8 codes came out and my mechanic was going to do some research. He tried several things..checked everything and said everything seems fine. Anyone have any idea what this could be? I may be leaving out stuff because I really don't know the terminology. Since I almost have it paid off I wouldn't mind stucking some money into it. Thanks in advance for any help!