Does Cataclean Work?

[@gr8ergood147]

This worked for my 2016 Mustang. Was getting a jerking motion when accelerating. Went to mechanic and he was ready to tell me that I was having engine issues and would most likely have to get a new engine as my check engine light came on. I did some online research and Google told me that this could be the issue. Went to Auto Zone and bought some Cataclean. Got my tank down to a quarter, add the Cataclean, drove for about 10-15 minutes, filled up my tank, drove around some more....and the check engine light went off and my car is running smoothly again. So yes it does work. 10/10 would recommend.

[@direwolf1977]

Thanks, I have a 2014 Ford explorer xlt with the same problem, I'm going to try it!

[@MusicThatSuitesMe]

Let us know ​@@direwolf1977

[@XNonexistenceX]

@@direwolf1977 I just bought a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT an the same happened the next day after I bought it.. P0430 & P0420 code came up… pointing its fingers at both Catalytic converters.. I need to try this too.. I did notice a huge hole in the flex pipe of the exhaust and today got a new flex pipe put on it is quiet now but the check engine light is there.. did it work for you I see your post is 7 months old

[@direwolf1977]

@XNonexistenceX my cat needed to be replaced, I ended up selling the vehicle!

[@tomwujek4867]

This stuff works well. The shop I go to recommended I try this first over a catalytic converter replacement. After driving it for an extended period of time to get it down to 1/4 tank, 1 bottle did the trick. The engine light has stayed off for more than 6 months.

[@Uc3_duc3]

Did the code clear? If it did, has it reappeared after 6 months?

[@tomwujek4867]

@@Uc3_duc3 That stuff actually has worked well. The code did clear and it has not reappeared in more than 6 months since I first used it. Now I recently did use a bottle as a preventative to just keep it clean. But so far since the first use, things are good.

[@Uc3_duc3]

@@tomwujek4867 awesome man. Mahalos for the info. 😅😎🤙🏽

[@d-digital3612]

Mine came off but it still pop up with the scanner

[@carlosvile9832]

Is this actually good for preventative? My car has no codes, but I smell rotten egg sometimes, meaning that it might be deteriorating, so I am wondering if this can be used as a preventive measure.

[@rosalynbrooks7195]

I bought some yesterday and wow. My car drive smooth. No engine light on. I will be using it again

[@GLOQ27]

Buy it! Drove 15 miles, shut it off, restarted and light was off.

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

One thing that most people are not really aware of...the Cat clogs up when your engine uses oil. Most people on here regularly change their oil, but most do NOT change their PCV valve. If this valve fails, your engine may well be sucking up oil into the intake. If you have to clean your Cat, change your PCV valve. It's Cheap, and it just might prevent it from doing it again.

[@Powerstroke98]

Having a turbo six in my F150, I have a 'catch-can' that catches anything a PCV would capture, but your right, many forget to change this valve! Keeping unburned fuel or oil, certainly is not good for the CAT, so keep your engine running well, and you'll have your converter last much longer! I hear that using a higher octane fuel, also helps to keep the car/vehicle from running too rich.

[@matrixbikes]

Especially German cars are sucking the oil down because of their crazy emissions.

[@markmoore3975]

100% - previous owner on my son’s Kia never changed the PCV for 90k miles. P0420 is on now along with a bunch of oil burning issues we have now repaired. Prob give this a try.

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

@@markmoore3975 I don't know how the Kia routes vacuum to it's PCV valve, but if it has a hose, be sure you clear that, too. Pull the hose off, start the engine, spray Choke and Carburator cleaner down the hose, and go from there.

[@stephenhetejr.1596]

I had the check engine code for my catalytic converter in my 2015 Chevy Malibu with 124k miles on it. Put a bottle of this stuff in it and changed the o2 censor and it works. Light was cleared after using it and the car has some pep back in it. It was very sluggish before.

[@cameog8441]

I have a 2014 Chevy Malibu thank you I’m gonna try it.

[@Esuper1]

It worked for me. Just came back from the smog place and I passed. I used it and ran it for about 80 miles but light did not go off. After the 80 miles I did have to get the light off using OBD reader. Them ran the car about 150 miles see if light came back. It didn't so I took it to the smog joint today and as I said it passed. The cat guy wanted 600 dollars for a new one. I am very happy.

[@MsClarissa2012]

Do you know if the cats clean i suppose to leak on ground while putting it in gas tank ?

[@HangingTurkey]

@@MsClarissa2012 Do you have a Ford?

[@nohypeneededfunctionalfitn7767]

@@MsClarissa2012 sounds like you may have a capless fuel tank and it didnt actually make it into the tank. 🤔

[@taga-bakilid3332]

You have to replace your sensor

[@jonmo2694]

@@taga-bakilid3332 maybe

[@VERNEDIA26]

Today is September 18, 2023. I saw your video earlier today and I decided to go and get cataclean. To my amazement omg my check engine light turned off as soon as I started it up after putting it in 😊 I’ve only driven about 7 miles I can’t believe it so far so good yay

[@Raven_A5]

Light came on Tuesday , P0420 code. Got my car to 55 miles till Empty and poured the stuff inside. Drove for about 30 minutes, did a quick pull, smelled HORRIBLE inside. Then I topped it off with gas and went home, light was still on. Didn’t dive the car for a day. Now it’s Thursday, turned the car on, went for a 20 minute drive, no more rotten egg smell and the light it gone. This stuff really works!!!

[@bananacakes8939]

you're like a superhero but a lot better

[@watchmesk8betta]

What kind of car

[@Raven_A5]

@@watchmesk8betta 2013 A5 2.0T

[@sonmalachi6364]

i'm bouta use this for my benz

[@Filywardo]

im about to give this a try on my Range Rover, thank you.

[@khrisi9410]

I've been having engine light issues for a long time. Inspection nightmares for years. So out of last ditch effort I tried Cataclean and it worked! I followed the directions, drove 15 miles, filled tank with supreme gas and then nothing, light still on but noticed a significant difference in acceleration, drove so much better. I didn't give up. I drove it for about 3 weeks with light on and decided to unhook my battery, reset engine light and I drove 80 miles to complete a drive cycle and the engine light didn't come back on. I pulled into inspection station and passed.

[@simmons6014]

It really works saved Me $1700 and did not have to replace my converters👍2010 Buick lacrosse.

[@MrPowecat]

I used it myself on a Cadillac SRX I had. I worked for 3 straight years to get me pasted emissions.

[@timberwofe333]

Did it work for you? I have a 2007 Cadillac SRX that I'd try it with if it worked for you, I have the P0420 error and don't want to have to replace O2 sensors or worse the affected Catalytic converter.

[@unfltrdpassion]

2010 SRX here just under 100k miles... Have a bottle of Cataclean waiting to get to a qtr tank since the CIL started right after I filled up.... Hoping this fixes my issue if not next step is sensors... Definitely don't want to shell out for a new cat

[@timberwofe333]

@@unfltrdpassion Let us know how it works out for you! I have 165K miles on my 07 SRX.

[@starbrwn10]

2016 Cadillac srx here… check engine light on and the code was catalytic converter… for a bottle of Cataclean about an hour ago.. drove for 20-30 mins.. stopped turned my car off and back on - the check engine light went off before I could even get to the station to fill the car up with gas… I’ll keep you all posted on updates as we go

[@KingJKickz]

I was looking for a BROTHA to say this

[@katherinechambers8131]

So today I had same issue. Being a girl I don't know cars..but learning. So I go to Auto Zone get the code P0420. I was sold a bottle of Catacleaner. I put it in , had over a half of tank. I thought I probably screwed up. Anyway, drove it 11 miles then home the light was on when I turned my car off. Just about 30 mins later I thought I'd drive it more at interstate speed as I read to do that. I start my car and the check engine light is off!!! Sure looks like the cleaner did the job on my 2015 Hyundai Accent.

[@jojobrown1980]

Yes, my engine light came off too but i still purchased on online to be prepared just in case

[@micahavery8691]

I have a 2015 Grey Hyundai Accent too and I just had this issue come up today thank you for replying!

[@mathewherrera5984]

I have the same car but mine is a 2016. Gonna try this cleaner and let y’all know

[@jlovejamie]

How is your car doing now ?

[@mathewherrera5984]

@@jlovejamie cataclean didn’t fix my car. I think the catalytic converter is too clogged or something

[@moniqueengleman873]

It worked for me! I followed directions and it completely worked.

[@tegimaghalashvili2046]

check engine light when turned of?

[@moniqueengleman873]

@@tegimaghalashvili2046 Yes. The check engine light went off. I got it snogged then two weeks later check engine light came back on. But at least I passed. Almost empty tank of gas. Put cataclease in gas tank. Let sit. Then take it to an open road and blow it out. A GIANT Blum of black smoke came out at 110 mph And I was thrilled.

[@jaydeeguti3341]

That was my reaction too. It worked for my P0430 code driver’s side Cat 👍

[@juantomas3630]

This is 7/21 is your check engine light still off ?? I think if you do this as soon as your light comes on it will help, if you wait to long it may do nothing because it's to clogged up.

[@michaelbenoit248]

What might’ve happened is that the catalytic converter itself is fine, but one of the sensors was slightly dirty from either burning a small amount of oil over time that isn’t noticeable, but a little solvent is probably all it needed to get back to it’s happy place.

[@jackstephan7174]

P0432 2016 Honda Accord Sport. I followed directions and after driving ten miles on the freeway. The CEL went off. This stuff worked for me.

[@frizzylowkee9053]

CEL ever came back on with the same code?

[@jackstephan7174]

Nope.

[@frizzylowkee9053]

@@jackstephan7174 I just used this on my car yesterday, light still hasn’t when off but I still gotta drive it more hopefully I see a change

[@paulc180]

Its works well. Here in the UK if your car is over 3 years old it has to go through a rather tough government test every year at a cost of around £45, I mean these test are really tough. One of the criteria is exhaust emissions. My wife drives a smart for 2 convertible but she does very little mileage its only covered 48,000 miles but as its not a daily it failed the emissions test last year, the guy at the desk recommended I went to the lock car shop and got a bottle of cataclean and drove the car "hard" for 20 minutes or so and then return. I did this and WOW the emissions had dropped to within the acceptable level, a pass WHOOO HOOO. Yesterday this years test so before I went I got catacleam, did the drive and it flew through the test so for me its a winner winner chicken dinner.

[@wooster1414]

What a shit way to have to live.

[@paulc180]

​@@wooster1414 why?

[@LewisWestcottlouelle100]

I’ve got a r56 Mini Cooper mechanics told us the cat is fu***d after 2000 miles in 12 months since getting a new cat hoping a bottle of cataclean is enough to get it through the mot and then I can be rid of the thing

[@sosimple3585]

@@wooster1414 Breathing shit your whole life is worse.

[@Super8Rescue]

Thanks for giving me confidence, I am in the uk and just failed this morning. Cataclean at the ready and I have to stop using that E10 petrol as well.

[@Slugg-O]

I used this on my Grand Marquis with 146,000 miles and it worked - for about a week. The light came back on and I don't remember if I tried another bottle but I eventually replaced the CAT myself for $200 from RockAuto.

[@jenniferlester4214]

How hard was it to change the catalytic converter?

[@Slugg-O]

@@jenniferlester4214 The bad CAT was on the passenger side and not difficult at all. It was actually much easier than expected.

[@youngsol309]

My car has almost 200k miles lol no check engine light but It leaks oil , shifts and runs beautifully you can't even hear the engine or pistons no knock maybe a slight pulley squeak but thats it. I noticed a slight change of mpg and so I think I will be trying this tomorrow morning . Thanks for the vid

[@robertpointer7904]

Did the same for my 2012 GMC ACADIA DENALI! it’s been 3 days and my car idle is smoother. Mpg improved. Check engine light went off on its own didn’t have to pay for a reset.

[@hemidemon2851]

Cataclean works wonders to clean your system and cat. You NEED to go on a long highway trip and get it really hot. I've done 3hour trips using one bottle each way and it's good to go for a year or more. ALSO people go right to the cat replacement when it's very likely both the up and/or downstream sensors.

[@VILLEGAS76able]

Have an issue with one of my rings stuck closed from overheating and threw this stuff in my gas tank and no more issues...this stuff works wonders!

[@niacinberry5]

YES IT DOES !!! I will speak volumesfor it Cleaning my 2009 Large Van !!! Never cleaned until I used this product !! Saved me 1500 $$$ for used one !!

[@jeffford7665]

My 2001 Nissan Frontier couldn’t be smog tested because oxygen sensors weren’t ready. I drove around for over a month and they still weren’t ready. Then I added a bottle of Cataclean to the gas tank drove it around for a half an hour on the freeway and city streets, checked it with my OBD meter and the sensors were ready. My truck didn’t have the “check engine” light on but Cataclean saved the day. It worked for me!

[@petervonpanda]

That was clever to think of this. It probably wouldn't have dawned on me that it might clean up O2 sensors too, Jeff!

[@joselopez-pv7nc]

I did it on my 2009 nissan murano yesterday and it freaken work and it helps to change the spark plugs and the oil b4 and it runs smooooooth

[@luv2cook5]

I have a 2010 Nissan rogue and auto zone tested it and it said i needed a converter it cost 1,700 ..I don't know what to do..I might try this cataclean my engine light has been on for a long time..my car needs a smog to I don't know if it will pass with the cataclean.🤔

[@sathanas420]

@@luv2cook5 just do it if it doesn't work its only 20 dollars wasted.

[@tonyajackson8860]

@@luv2cook5 Don't hurt to try way cheaper.. They priced me 2600 I'm on my way to Auto Zone for my bottle!!

[@luv2cook5]

@@tonyajackson8860 I got mine for $840 at Napa auto parts and my mechanic put it in for $140..auto zone is pricy try Napa auto for a catalytic converter..I'm in California so it may vary by state for certain emission requirements.

[@tonyajackson8860]

@@luv2cook5 Thanks I'm cheap so imma go for the bottle first. Enjoy ur day

[@cherylmiklitsch1611]

Amazing thanks for this video

[@2020Tundra]

I had my 2000 Toyota Tundra for 8 ½ years and the o2 sensors had to be replaced quite a few times. However, when I traded it for my 2007 Toyota Tundra, I NEVER had any issues with the o2 sensors on that truck over the 13 years and 193k miles I put on it. That was the best vehicle I’ve ever owned in 46 years of driving. Hope my o2 sensor good fortune continues with my new 2020 Tundra. 🙏

[@aaaruelas396]

Yeah...2000 Tundras... my dad had to take his truck in so many times after buying it brand new. It finally stopped having problems after a few years. I guess that's before all the good, new technology came out.

[@billgrover5087]

Love my 2007 tundra crewmax!

[@ogred6282]

¹¹+

[@milleniallgt9715]

How much do o2 sensors cost to replace?? Having issues with my tundra.

[@2020Tundra]

@@milleniallgt9715 - I haven’t had that issue since I had my 2000 Tundra. I traded it on a new 2007 Tundra CrewMax in November of 2007 and haven’t had any O2 Sensor issues since. Knock on wood, I’ve had my 2020 Platinum for 1 year and 17k miles with no issues. Not sure what the cost is now.

[@jesusmaldonado2262]

100% recommend. Used it on 2017 BMW 440 I. Check engine light went off.

[@tabathapratt3458]

It also worked for an 05 hyundai tuscon. Tested approved.

[@MsClarissa2012]

Do you know if cataclean is suppose to leak on ground while pouring it in ?

[@alexholthaus]

@@MsClarissa2012 no, you probably need a long funnel to put in the tank so that it doesn’t spill out. My car came with a funnel for the purpose of adding fuel additives

[@stevedeleon8775]

It's spelled "TUCSON" Not "TUSCON" ..

[@starbrwn10]

2016 Cadillac srx here… check engine light on and the code was catalytic converter… for a bottle of Cataclean about an hour ago.. drove for 20-30 mins.. stopped turned my car off and back on - the check engine light went off before I could even get to the station to fill the car up with gas… I’ll keep you all posted on updates as we go

[@rhettoracle9679]

Had similar issue on vehicle that dealership wanted @$2,000 for new catalytic converter and labor. Vehicle had @150,000 miles and was ten years old. I ended up buying a new O2 sensor @$35 and problem solved. Peace

[@D1AZ]

Nothing better than fixing your own car.

[@bigsparky8888]

CAT IN CALIF IS STUUUPID POOR...EVERY 2 YEARS...NEW CAT...IM MOVING BACK TO AZ...BAD BAD BAD...

[@Funky4me21]

Yeah... The NOX sensor on my Nissan is $600 each.. has two and they have to be replaced in pairs..otherwise the computer won't let you start the engine..

[@jonmo2694]

@@Funky4me21 WTF? What kind of Nissan? I have a rogue sport

[@CollegeRecruitsNW]

Great! Just bought an 03 Corolla w 83k miles, gonna give it a shot. Thanks Peter!

[@bmack2938]

Ok. 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 L Magnum here. I got the check engine light and I drove 6 miles until I went to autozone and got the error code. PO42O. So I bought the CataClean and waited for my low fuel warning light to come on. It came on a few mile later and the manual says I have 1/8 of 22 gallons of gas left. That’s 2.75 gallons. I put in 1.25 gallons of high test. Ran all of that through with the CataClean an an the error code was still there. I drove highway miles and did 50 miles on tow/haul which pushes my rpms from 2300 to 3000. Last 4 miles was city driving. Error code still there. Keep in mind I averaged75mph highway to heat things up. Also when I bout the truck at 189K the oil was black and it was really bad. I’ve been changing my oil at 1500-2000 miles since I’ve owned and the oil is almost clean now. So after I ran the CataClean I put some Lucas and 3 gallons of hi test in. 1 1/2 gallons down and I’ve still got an error code. After I run the next gallon I’m gonna fuel for work and reset the computer and see how long I go without the code if it comes back. I just took care of an EVAC leak a 1.5 months ago. Uggh. I’ll update.

[@ptgtdcr]

Well?

[@BernardHumphries]

I used it in my 1999 mazda b2500 about a year ago. I've been having problems with this vehicle for about 2 years. Check engine light always on. I've replaced sensor after sensor after sensor. Check engine light still comes on within a 100 miles or so. About a year ago I'm rolling along and the engine starts to misfire, check engine light starts to flash. New one on me... Drove straight to Auto parts store and had it scanned. Po171 code as usual. Purchased a can of this elixer followed instructions... Its been a year. Check engine light still on but not flashing. No more major misfire at least.

[@lelenbates3367]

City driving is probably the number 1 cause of plugging catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters. A good 100 mile high speed highway trip will do wonders if you live outside of a city or just floor it on highway on ramps will blow your sooty hydrocarbons out.

[@kevinbennett4856]

Most of my commute is highway. I wonder. My car feels good. It came on two weeks ago turned off after a week then came back on the following day and has been on ever since. I think I will try that when I go home tomorrow.

[@iwantit162]

Also worth cleaning your maf sensor with a maf sensor cleaner if one of the metal legs are dirty and holding onto the carbon then spray it in the holes and on the sensor let it dry and your emissions will greatly improve!

[@ILove2Learn3]

I wanna know how to remove the check engine light bulb. That is the king of repairs right there. Smoggin aint easy man, may look glamour like too ya!

[@franciscocontreras9417]

Ever seen a obd2 scanner... You can use one and reset check engine light

[@trumpzilla7095]

put duct tape over the light area. problem solved.

[@HankHilliamsJr]

@@franciscocontreras9417 he was joking, and resetting your code will give you a no-pass/not ready on smog check

[@SFMurchison]

Just used it two days ago and it worked!!!!

[@foster4me2]

I had a check engine light and a Maintenance required- PO4020. I used Cataclean. 10 miles, engine light turns off. Drove 30 miles but Maintenance Required light is still on. I was going to add another bottle when gas gets down to 1/4 tank.

[@choozzzzchoochoo]

Maintenance Required light might just be indicating you need an oil change

[@jbone1383]

Cata-Clean definitely works to get u through a state emissions test in a pinch but u will eventually HAVE to get the cat and/or the o2 sensor(s) replaced anyway b/c eventually the Cata-Clean will quit making the CEL go away....it is only a temporary fix in other words...I know this from personal experience!

[@millionmiler]

In the US if your catalytic converter fails before 80k you can get it replaced for free had it done at my 06 jeep commander

[@ncooty]

Had the same experience with Cataclean. Now put about 2 bottles through per year.

[@rhondascraftobsessions5817]

I am so glad I found your video! I will need to get one for both of your cars! Thank you!

[@richardarrington]

88K on my 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman... Engine light on with 02 sensor code. Bought product, useful as directed... ENGINE LIGHT NO LONGER ON!!!

[@NetCreativeMinds]

I used this because my check engine light came on in my 2015 tundra. It was throwing code p0430. I will say that it definitely made my truck run noticeably better, however after further inspection I noticed that after my oil change that I got at a Toyota dealer, they had not reinserted the dipstick all the way in the engine bay which I believe is what was causing the code to appear. Just a reminder there could be other causes for this code appearing other than just a dirty / bad catalytic converter.

[@danc2014]

Dip stick loose will allow air into the crank and thus the valve cover. The PVC system need a closed system else this extra air will enter the intake and throw off the fuel mix. You now have an uncontrolled combustion and the O2 sensor and computer will not align and see any proper adjustment thus a code is created. Hope it was a simple fix that you saw, just like a loose gas cap code.

[@sofeeyah28]

I just did this after watching your video. It most definitely worked. No more check engine light yay

[@petervonpanda]

So glad it worked, Veronica! I think people have different results. I'm guessing that if you try this as soon as the light comes on, you have the best chance of fixing it.

[@ABel-oi5kv]

Just 73000 miles & you got a chdck engine light on !!!! I'll definitely stay faithful to my Toyota .

[@nissan300ztt]

Ive seen more Toyotas that are complete shit than other models. I see so many Yotas that are just garbage but they pass inspection because of a lick and stick guy. They have just as many problems as other auto makers.

[@TreyGoose]

@@nissan300ztt my question is have u actually owned one?🤣🤣🤣I'm guessing u seen a few that weren't taken care of and probably had over 300k. I had 99 camrys and lexuss with low miles and never had any issues. I just sold a 96 Toyota Avalon with 126k miles to my cousin and he drove it to from California to Florida with no issues🤣all he did was a oil change and new tires ☝

[@nissan300ztt]

@@TreyGoose my father owned 2 and my uncle owned 2. Both of which bad numerous issues toyota could never "replicate" my dad had a camry that had a vibration and audible wobble if you could describe it. Toyota said nothing was wrong.

[@MsClarissa2012]

Do you know if the cats clean is suppose to leak on ground while pouring it in ?

[@cg6089]

@@MsClarissa2012 I would say no.

[@Obadiah-j]

I have a 05 4runner with 250k miles and used this, and it took a few days to fully work and get rid of my check engine light, but it worked! It had caused my engine to become sluggish and everything, but now, 3 days later, it drives like a new truck! Thanks to a $25 bottle of gas addictive haha

[@skithewhitestuff]

I usually only watch your golf content so didn’t even know that this existed. Ive had a blocked cat on two different occasions, apparently due to the fact that I was only driving short, low rev journeys. At which point the engine went into limp mode. It was dangerously slow to drive. It cost me £80 each time to have it cleared. Thanks Mr Panda

[@SHKDWN79]

Buy yourself a cheap Bluetooth obd2 and use torque lite to read and clear the code

[@SheaLaVie]

Wow, I didn’t know that low rev journeys was a thing. That’s all I’ve been doing for almost a year. Only taking my son to school and home a half mile away and just the occasional trip to Walmart but no high rev journeys! Thank you for this comment. I was scared away from using cataclean when I looked it up so I took it back last night and the engine light came right back on so I’m going back to rebuy it lol!

[@realskata16]

@@SheaLaVie well did you ever find a solution

[@SheaLaVie]

@@realskata16 unfortunately no, the lights seem to go on and off and my car has a long waiting list for cats.

[@dexietyy7922]

Works well I had a partly blocked injector resulting in a intermittent hard start problem. I put a bottle of this in drove it hard for about 350 miles and it’s running much better and starts first time every time again.

[@lightswitch342]

Used the lacquer thinner method and definitely did its job. Code is gone and it coughed up black stuff off the exhaust.

[@shmurk951dabz]

how long did it shoot smoke for?

[@lightswitch342]

@@shmurk951dabz about a couple of days it would continue spit it out, until it cleared.

[@TheTylerizbeast]

What brand lacquer thinner did you use?

[@lightswitch342]

@@TheTylerizbeast i don’t remember exact brand but i went home depot and got the basic

[@dat1alekz163]

U put it n the gas tank right

[@spacemonkey2829]

Not only does Cataclean NOT work (i tried it twice) , but Cataclean is ACTUALLY JUST LACQUER THINNER. Open a bottle of each of them, smell each of them, and you'll see what I'm talking about. Instead of using this 16 oz. bottle of b.s., mix 1 quart of lacquer thinner with 5 gallons of gasoline (2 quarts for 10 gallons, etc.) and watch the higher concentration of lacquer thinner clean your deposits much, much better. You will NOT damage anything inside your engine or catalytic converter, I promise you. Cataclean is a scam and it's actually just lacquer thinner.

[@OG-ht7vl]

I've seen far too many individuals claim it works and that their car, truck, or other vehicle runs more smoothly. How is your claim better than theirs? Just wondering i should try your method or cata clean

[@tigger6186]

We are going to give this a shot because the cheapest place I found to replace ours is over $3000. The dealer quoted $6 but told me that he recommends that we drive it until it dies.

[@creatorsfreedom6734]

how does that work , wont it blow a hole at some point cause of the build up

[@D70340]

There are MANY good reasons why they are called STEALERSHIPS!!!

[@Super8Rescue]

I just bought a bottle of this for my Ford. Thanks for this. My car just failed its emission test by 0.8 so hopefully this cataclean will fix the probelm. I only have 40K on the mileage.

[@Super8Rescue]

@MarkGreiss-pk4dk My car spends most of its time sitting in traffic so it is not uncommon for this to happen, especialy with the e10 petrol we have in the uk. A bottle of this in the tank and gunned along the motorway to blow it all clean, passed with no problem. Car is out of warranty.

[@jeromygreene8655]

Lacquer thinner is actually a secret in the automotive industry that actually works very well. Even highly qualified mechanics have known to use lacquer thinner as a way to clean your catalytic converters. Also if your engine is running efficiently and running properly the catalytic converters should last a life of the car. If the car is running too rich or if it's using a little oil it would be a catalyst to the converters failing. It would be funny if the cataclean was just a bottle of lacquer thinner. LOL

[@DarrenBoxhall]

I will be, or something similar

[@MrRadicalad]

I think it probably is 😂 would white spirit work the same as thinner?

[@DarrenBoxhall]

@@MrRadicalad yeah, should do. They are very similar. White spirits is just more refined I believe

[@gregmandriota6106]

@LeonL47 I get the same thing only when I accelerate hard it sounds like a gurgling/rattling/whipping sound but ONLY during hard acceleration and threw the p0420 code! Supposedly this Cataclean really works! Did you try anything yet?

[@romano1661]

@@gregmandriota6106 if you hear a rattling noise from your cat it most likely means that it is damaged internally! Please check it before it becomes a big problem

[@dodgeman338]

I like the amber Dash lighting.. easy on the eyes. The bluish-white Lighting in most modern vehicles sucks

[@brianajameson7400]

Hey sorry to be a little critical here, but we can all learn… that's why we're here! I agree with Paul M below. He is correct. Unfortunateley, the code you have is for the heating element/circuitry in the oxygen sensor. Cataclean would have virtually zero effect on this code. P431 is NOT set for catalytic converter inefficiency, which is a P420 or 430. Notice on your scanner- "O2 sensor warm up". If it was a 420 or 430 it would say "catalyst inefficiency below threshold -bank one (or two)" The light probably went out because th element is just starting to fail or there's a loose connector/wiring issue somewhere. If the ECU doesn't see the same problem for 1 to 3 additional drive cycles it will turn the light off. All of your theoretical knowledge is correct.... it's just the wrong code....it's an oxygen sensor code... so I don't believe this is a valid test of Cataclean. Easy mistake to make. That said, in my own experience, if you run it hard with the RPMs up for about 20 minutes, and the cat isn't too far clogged, Cataclean generally works (laquer thinner too) most of the time. I have seen the actual change on scanners with cat temperatures/ fuel trims etc. Tip: Even if you don't suspect a problem with your cat, run it at 3-4000 RPM for at least 5 minutes on your way to your emissions test, Right before you arrive at the test station is best. Test results can be night and day if you don't get those cat temperatures up. I've had multiple vehicles fail miserably where customers don't warm them up thoroughly - I mean the converters - and then doh! it will pass with flying colors 20 mins later ....just because they ran it hard before the test. Those cats need to get good and warmed up to do their job, especially if they have alot of miles on them. Hope this helps... and keep up the good work.

[@alouiciousjackson5812]

LOL thanks for saving me the trouble of watching this video!

[@kevinbennett4856]

Is it something to worry about if my county in my state does not care about emissions? Don't need it to pass. I also got a CAT put in already last Spring. But the p0420 code is the only code that is appearing and giving me the CEL light.

[@richardhill2379]

Hey there, dealing with this right now, I had the PO420 code. What you have to check first is for vacuum leaks and if you have a lean or rich mixture with your car, if your car has poor exceleration it might be your spark plugs need changing and also your PVC valve it might be stuck open or closed, if so clean it out and do the shake test, if you hear the metal bead rattling then its good, if not replace it. Check your O2 sensors and replace both the up and down sensors, clear your code and see if that helps. If the code comes back after checking for vacuum leaks, new plugs and PVC valve, then you may need a new cat. My situation was I had an exhaust leak, my exhaust manifold cracked down the middle so I put a new one on, I changed my plugs, replaced PVC valve and replaced both my O2 sensors and cleared my code. Now it's been one day and the code has not returned, so I am playing the waiting game. If the code returns I will have the catalytic conter replaced. For my experience, Cataclean did nothing regarding this code PO420 for me, but it does clean your engine abit. I used it one bottle to a full tank and felt some improvement with my car, with that in mind, I was afraid of it doing damage if I used a bottle with 1/4 tank of gas, this stuff is very powerful, just saying. Good luck man !!@@kevinbennett4856

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

Like details you provided... That's great your light went off on its own...

[@vanmcgee5]

Yup lacquer thinner worked for my car but I feel you at the same time because if you put it in luxury cars it might hurt it but if it’s a car that’s normal and not luxury it worked for me

[@usa5046]

Thinner works good at raising octane as well

[@Newcreation1114]

@@usa5046 is this really a thing? I'll start filling up on lac

[@D70340]

Lacquer thinner is a bad idea... it will kill your fuel pump eventually.

[@BEINGOOD77]

​@@Newcreation1114 Don't do it.

[@kevinbennett4856]

@@D70340 I have been debating the whole day whether I should. I got my CAT replaced last April already. And my car feels fine. The CEL just won't go away and it shows P0420 only.

[@bentrider]

I had a p2097 code on my 2005 PT Cruiser and it was running a little bit rough 4 months ago. I put in some cataclean at that time and the code went away until just yesterday. I plan to give it another treatment as the label says to do it every 3 months on older cars.

[@shiloh4184]

Dude said im pouring in a bottle of low expectations lololololololol 👏

[@brandih4882]

Did it work for you?

[@jazzydave8453]

I run an Astra 1.7 diesel in the UK(140000miles) the cat light keeps coming on if I don't do a fair mileage. So I bought some wynns cat clean, a very small bottle very cheap and put around a gallon of premium fuel in and it worked! Lasted around 6 Weeks.

[@jaystevens3548]

I damn near freaked out when I saw the recommended gas sticker and then saw the green fuel nozzle. Green here means Diesel.

[@charlesgomez2703]

Lol you are right Jay, but some privately owned gas stations also have green fuel nozzles and the diesel nozzle is yellow.

[@bt4308]

Yea I almost filled up my car with diesel one time at those stations expecting the yellow to be e85

[@Subideable]

Same!

[@robertmartindale563]

In the UK it's Black for Diesel, green for unleaded and used to be red for 4 star leaded, then for Lead replacement, but you don't tend to see that to often, and I believe red is used for red diesel now.

[@dustymiller2384]

I bet it's a BP station. Those assholes will not change their nozzle colors over.

[@JohnGordon-ll3pi]

Ive used it a few times and just recently used it as directed in my Nissan Altima and can tell my engine idle is much smoother, Cataclean does work!

[@michaelhill9262]

It 100 percent works,just follow the easy instructions on the bottle and the check engine light will go off at the proper road mileage , taking it on the highway will be quicker.

[@a.o.584]

IT WORKED FOR ME!!!! It's Monday morning. Friday morning I visited my long time mechanic and he told me my catalytic converter would cost 2600 just for the part. I have a 2016 Ford Explorer and the check engine light has been on consistently for about a year now. When I learned the process and function of the catalytic converter I imagined there must be a product out there that can clean it. That's why I love this platform because I asked the question and KZbin delivered. Now my check engine light is off 300 miles later after putting in the Catacleen.

[@a.o.584]

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED BACK ON FRIDAY (lasted me a week so far). I'm going to get some more because maybe it needs just one more treatment then I can put it on a regular 3 month interval.

[@a.o.584]

I put a second treatment in and it never turned off. I'm gonna put a 3rd treatment in now a few weeks has passed. I'll update again.

[@hakkbak]

@@a.o.584 any news on whether the light turned off? Also what is the year and mileage of the car (because I have a similar issue and it would be good to bounce off some ideas)

[@a.o.584]

@@hakkbak its a 2016 ford explorer xlt. The light is still on. It has 234k miles and i drive slow and on cruise control a lot. Lately I've been tryna step on the gas to hopefully clear the crap out. Especially when I put rhe Catacleen in. Gonna put another bottle in when I get a chance. Just giving it time between doses. My magic number may be 3 or 4 because of the mileage and gunk.

[@a.o.584]

Okay I just put cataclean in February 1st 2023 and decided I am now going to put it in once a month until my light goes off. That's about how often I have to get oil changes. I am now at 262,000 Miles. The light is still on.

[@jeepaz79]

I just put one bottle in my 03 jeep wrangler with the check engine light on. Have driven it for 50miles. Light still on. But jeeps drives smoother than before. Imma reset light see what happens.

[@dlaroc]

I used it and my light is still on. I did it how it directed too, using with only quarter tank and drive for 15 mins, then fill tank.

[@alanharris8282]

Then you have a bad sensor

[@dlaroc]

@@alanharris8282 I replaced both O2 sensors. I just had Firestone run a diagnostic and they told me my Catalytic Convertor is messed up but they can’t replace it because it’s rusted to the exhaust and they would have to replace the whole exhaust line too. They recommended me to Mad Hater. I wish I had a good mechanic. Think I’m going to start looking for one. I live in Columbus Oh.

[@wrongwayuptheoneway55]

Run it for 15 or 30 miles not 15 or 30 minutes lol

[@llcane1]

I can also confirm this product works I just don't know how. Cleaning a CC is actually not that easy so I'm not sure if it's cleaning or tricking the sensor results. Plus I thought the thinner trick was soaking the CC in thinner, never heard of running it through the engine. This product will get you through a emissions test so to me it's worth the money and I recommend to friends.

[@danielfernandezdelanda4500]

That’s awesome dude, I have the same problem in my jeep commander I went to the repair shop and cost me 1770 replace the catalytic converter and o2 sensor but I’m going to try like you did hopefully works !!

[@miltonaire2500]

Did it work tho???

[@danielfernandezdelanda4500]

@@miltonaire2500 I did a mistake I ordered in Ali express instead Amazon because was half of the price but I know why, takes forever to arrive, I still waiting to try it. Once arrive I’ll let you know

[@danielfernandezdelanda4500]

@Theodore Young for sure, I’m waiting the product to arrive, I ordered in Ali express (big mistake) takes forever but half price lol. Once I tested I’ll let you know

[@aprilmiller2374]

@@danielfernandezdelanda4500 How did it go?

[@sathanas420]

@@danielfernandezdelanda4500 lol u do know ali express makes knock off products right? you are probably going to be sent bullshit that should never be added to cars. cataclean is made in the uk so i doubt they are selling it to ali express to sell 10 dollars cheaper... this cheapness explains why your car is probably fucked right now lol

[@dannyp9090]

Thanks for the video! My Civic had a check emissions light on but it was the thermostat not the catalytic. But I bought and just put CataClean in my tank! Might as well clean it early 💯 gonna try it out

[@zekowater]

I used this cataclean for the first time on my 2000 nissan maxima it took at least 2 weeks and it cleaned those pipes real good check engine whent off with no reset 🚗📈📉⛽🔥🤞😆

[@joaquinaguilar5942]

At $25, a bottle its not priced too stupid if it works.

[@tegimaghalashvili2046]

after 2 weeks went off?

[@KingHoDoKaN]

Cap lol

[@MikeMike-rv1wz]

Was the engine light only issue you had with or was it also the feeling and noise the car made ?

[@alakrang.7775]

I have the p0430 code on my camaro 2010 I will do that too…. But when I have a quarter tank of gas right…. After that I will run it for 10 miles ….. did you erase the check engine light when you refill the gas tank????

[@buckerooney2247]

Also keeps your injectors clean

[@ronemtae3468]

It worked for me. I put cat cleaning and my check engine light clear about 24 hours later about 50 miles came back about 200 miles later.

[@cindyruiz7434]

God we cry out for justice against all those mechanic auto shop that take advantage of a women of God I stand here now testify against them to God ...SO HELP ME THEY WILL REAP WITH DESTRUCTION...i like your video sir its helps out a a widow in need 👆🙏 Amen

[@williamsolomon602]

Sorry about the crooked mechanics suge just do what I tell all ladies I know, take a guy with you when going to the mechanic...

[@cindyruiz7434]

@@williamsolomon602 Thank you we know that they are good men out there brother in time of need ..Blessing upon your families Amen

[@blaakcoffee]

I concur!!!

[@JJ-qh7gi]

Tf is god going to do lol

[@cindyruiz7434]

@@JJ-qh7gi watch Fool

[@wutthedutch]

i like his enthusiasm, made me feel less doomed about my car

[@tareqkarim2926]

Check engine light related to the catalytic converter disappeared after adding 1can of cleaner to 20L gasoline driving normally for 100km in 3days, I was shocked, I will keep using this for a while. BMW X3. I was sure that it will not work, but actually, it worked.

[@Linnietrill]

I have a 2004 vw Touareg do you think it’ll work for me

[@tareqkarim2926]

@@Linnietrill why not, give a try, the bottle costs 5 to 8 $ "Liqui Moly". Be patient, Good luck.

[@tareqkarim2926]

@@Linnietrill yesterday I added the third cleaner bottle with 30L of gasoline, this morning I got the check engine sign again(

[@robertwhite9898]

I just bought a bottle of that stuff . & poured it in & took the car out on the interstate & this product works . & I just filled up with premium fuel . My Recommendation is to run a top tier fuel. All I ever use is Shell or Kirkland (Costco) . Both of those are a top tier fuel . Costco is cheaper when it comes to fuel . I’ve never once had NO problems.

[@DavidPruitt]

If you drove 20 miles, stopped and filled up, then started driving again it wasn't the cataclean that did it. A cat problem takes at least 3 passing drive cycles, sometimes more to, for the for the light to turn off. The cataclean only had one drive cycle on it. So the cat started passing before the cataclean ever went into the tank, so the cataclean didn't do anything to help the cat.

[@TFROSTINC]

The Cataclean hadn't even made it to the injectors, let alone cycle. Good call.

[@migueltapia5189]

@@TFROSTINC ⁸7

[@westaylor1225]

I tried it in my 2018 with 71,000 miles did the same thing as in your video my engine light is still on.fot $24 that is kinda expensive additive to pour into your vehicle.but figured I would try....

[@drew-shourd]

Cool video boss, Cataclean is mostly made up of Acetone and isopropanol, while lacquer thinner is usually straight acetone, and many people have it laying around already, so I can see why people would use it.

[@omoniyikaye]

I just bought one I will use it by next week. GSF said to pour in the tank and buy petrol of quarter the tank 15 meters of 3.5 and drive for 15 minutes fingers crossed🙏🏿 Hope job is done.

[@dailydrivencarsddc1182]

Any updates?

[@fredekrueger42]

My car ran like crap and smell like rotten eggs left out on Easter 😂 gotta grand marquis I put this in it and drove kinda hard for 2 days ran like new again saved me money

[@Definetlynotatowell]

My daily beater is a 2008 bmw x5 with the 3.0 si N52 engine. At almost 212 k miles it popped a PO 420:430 code (Cats). Long story short estimated repair costs were about 4k dollars…..not gonna spend that for a car I only paid 700 bucks for…..anyway I put a bottle of this in a quarter tank and drove home about 15 miles . I Shut the vehicle off once I arrived home and immediately restarted it…..code was gone…. Follow the instructions and it will work perfect.

[@dm7g]

How is it now? Is the check engine light still off?

[@usa5046]

Yup

[@shirleyanngilbreath4353]

I might try this...have 2007 Nissan maxima.. the cat is needing assistance. Before major repair of converter...replace...try this? I'll let you know.

[@Pressure404]

Thank you for this video 🙏🏽

[@carlosvile9832]

Any updates? How many times have you used Cataclean since and how many times did the code come back?

[@jonmo2694]

What sucks is that once the cat gets below about 5% efficiency, meaning it's 95% good , it trips the check engine light. Clean your throttle body also.If you're able to take the cat off and soak it in laundry detergent overnight, it's worth a try, also clean the O2 sensors if able to take those off, soak in gas and use sensor cleaner.

[@zooba1974]

Great video! Thank you so much!!

[@jeroendenhertog4975]

I have this issue with my Jeep Renegade: the cleaner has been ordered, fingers crossed.

[@Josh-ks4lx]

Let us know how you make out please! I'm dealing with the same currently with my grand Cherokee laredo

[@c0ldxbl00dedxgirl]

@@Josh-ks4lx have the same problem with my grand Cherokee limited, i used 2 bottles, check engine light off. im hoping it stays that way. you should definitely try it !

[@Josh-ks4lx]

@@c0ldxbl00dedxgirl was your catalytic converter clogged and that's what was causing the check engine light to come on and now that you did this it's gone? Or do you mean you did this just because dash light was on and it happened to turn your check engine light off

[@c0ldxbl00dedxgirl]

@@Josh-ks4lx i did it bc the light was on, i was hoping it was just clogged but unfortunately i think i might have to get it switched out. the light hasnt came bak on but i got it checked and its still showing the code. :/

[@djsthemetereman]

Did it work?

[@kathryncryts5537]

I just tried cataclean and drove 18 miles. My light hasn’t gone off yet. But I also didn’t fill my gas tank yet. I’ll try that and hopefully the light will go off. Thanks for the video!

[@davidgibbs3294]

Did it go off. After the refill ?

[@kathryncryts5537]

@@davidgibbs3294 it did, but it keeps coming back on. I think it’s just my catalytic converter though, the lights been going on and off for over 2 years for it now

[@neryahwilson6499]

@@kathryncryts5537 maybe your 02 censar needs pulled out and cleaned, and reinstalled, they have a you tube video on here that looks easy, maybe you can do it yourself? My thoughts. I have some issues myself with this.

[@kathryncryts5537]

@@neryahwilson6499 thanks Neryah! Maybe I’ll try that if my engine light goes on again. It has stayed off for the past month or two now. I really appreciate it!

[@sudeepkhetani6757]

Worked for me as well My gf stole a bottle from autozone My SES light was on p0420 code Early in the morning I drive my car until gas was 1/4 tank and to get the cat hot, put the cataclean in…took on the highway Drive for about 20 minutes Got off highway and filled up plus gas Drove back home Maybe 6-8 hours later I went out and the light was off. Didn’t need to clear it Went off on its own! No coincidences…cataclean cleaned my cat.

[@TheTaekwon3]

You admitted that you used stolen goods on the internet smh

[@MarcusPrice1999]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@D70340]

LOL, the internet poleaze have notified autozone. Should be a knock on the door soon. [sarcasm]

[@carlward9367]

😂😂😂

[@ManuelGarcia-hv1nk]

😅😜😜👍👍 that’s my boy

[@sladehornick2923]

Thanks for the video, I’ll be trying this on my Ford Expedition. Oh and I noticed your gas gauge, the designers of that missed a day of 5th grade when the lesson on reducing fractions was taught, 😂

[@estlhm805]

A bottle of disappointment worked!!🤣😂🤣👍

[@re8672]

Converter poisoning by the additives used in the manufacture of engine oil is cause for many of these failures. The PCV system is often overlooked and if not working properly can allow excess oil into the combustion chamber. Clean or replace the PCV valve before adding the Cataclean as it will reduce oil consumption and increase chances of the light staying off.

[@danc2014]

This PVC problem is now common on many new cars. The use on plastics and rubber seem to fail and large buildup can happen on the valves especially on direct injection cars.

[@TomNbk]

Did it ever come back on?

[@petervonpanda]

Nope, it's still off!

[@TomNbk]

@@petervonpanda did your car smell like it was running rich before you ran this? I have the same error on another german car and the car smells rich from the exhaust