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04-30-2021, 11:29 PM
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My car's third catalytic converter started failing!
According to my records, it lasted 2 years, 6 months, and 4 days!
However, it didn't last anywhere near 25,000 miles!
I think that I will acid-wash it and hope for the best.
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06-11-2021, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Xist
According to my records, it lasted 2 years, 6 months, and 4 days!
However, it didn't last anywhere near 25,000 miles!
I think that I will acid-wash it and hope for the best.
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Question:
How much oil does your car burn?
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09-29-2021, 11:09 PM
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My CEL is back yet again!
I think that I went 2,400 miles, while the code came back every 500 miles with the old cat with the same manufacturer and part number. It stayed away for 5,000 miles after I acid-washed it. I don't know how many washes the bleach can provide, but it cost $26 originally, but California98Civic hooked me up for free.
Thanks again! 
When the code returned in April I used CRC's Turbo and Intake Valve cleaner, which is $12 at Wal-Mart.
The can is a little less than half as much as the acid and easier to use, but lasted a little over half as long. Mathematically this is better, but I am going to acid-wash and see if it goes another 5,000 miles.
The one problem with the acid wash was that it removed the coating from the outside and it rusted.
I think that I have lost about a quart of oil in 2,000 miles. I will top up when I get home.
What caused this?
By the way, Evan Fischer cats are back in-stock and I could make this go away for 30 months for $136, although if the oxygen sensors are dirty I can acid-wash them, too!
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09-29-2021, 11:25 PM
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Sell that cat while the market is hot and straight pipe it.
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09-30-2021, 12:19 AM
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Made me look. Apparently the XFi has a catalytic converter.
I guess I need to learn the OBDII code for catalytic converter. Are the codes the same across different cars?
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09-30-2021, 01:59 AM
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Probably the basic codes.
I should have cashed in after replacing my failed Evan Fischer cat with the same model for $86?
I really like not having CELs. I want to know as soon as my computer detects a problem.
Are rats eating my insulation?
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09-30-2021, 09:26 PM
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If 12 is for No Fault Detected (should only flash once at power on) and mine flashes 12 every 4 seconds, maybe rats opossums are eating my insulation?
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09-30-2021, 09:42 PM
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There are some oil stains under my Accord, so maybe she is leaking more than she is burning.
I cannot find any aftermarket fiberglass hood liners, just $170 Honda ones.
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10-03-2021, 03:01 PM
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Presented, as they say, without comment:
www.autoblog.com: Craze for drug made from catalytic converters alarms Congo's capital
.....but one question does autoblog do clickbait?
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10-21-2021, 02:08 PM
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A genuine Honda cat for my 2006 Jazz is £1200.
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Is this spam light?
I just realized this spammer stole JockoT's comment! https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...tml#post548717
My code returned yesterday, O'reilly's cleared it, and it came back 10-15 miles later. I am going to drive my Camry with bad shocks until I can take care of the cat.
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Last edited by Xist; 11-23-2021 at 10:25 PM..
Reason: I saw JockoT's comment from a few years ago.
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