Dura Lube Severe Catalytic & Exhaust Treatment - Product Review (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 394)

If you are having problems with your catalytic converter being clogged & dirty and want to try this product from Dura Lube, checkout this full product review by Andy Phillips. Let's see if this Catalytic and Exhaust Treatment really works.
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[@succ300]

On Duralube's site the directions are as follows: "Directions: Add full bottle into 16 gals (60 liters) of fuel or 1 oz. per gallon of fuel (30 mL per 3.8 L). For Severe cases an entire bottle can be added to your gasoline fuel tank, make sure fuel tank is at least 1/4 tank or greater." So it seems like they're saying it's fine to go possibly up to double their recommended ratio. Is there any reason why you wouldn't just always do that? Maybe run your car down to half a tank and use the whole bottle? They also say: "Recommend Usage: Use once every 3 months for optimal performance. Results vary on driving amounts and engine conditions." So you might have to use it often to keep your CEL off.

[@robertmatabeek6461]

Personally I wouldn't have added gas keep product more concentrated and you could have added the gas after it went through the system not much harm can be done if you did it that way! I don't even know why people buy catalytic converters when you can actually sit there take off the catalytic converter and clean it with any cleaner like dawn and water you cant harm your catalytic converter more than it is! then when the carbon comes out lighter and lighter then you take a leaf blower or compressed air spray the spray it down the catalytic converter and you should be done! can't be that hard to clean off carbon off of platinum its like cleaning jewelry! I've done this and made people happy they dont have to go to the dealer in New York to spend top dollar for something so simple! Food for thought! And you could have helped yourself out by change the down sensor before rescanning it!Tell me if you like my comment!

[@diamondmallett]

Got any videos how to take it off I’m literally in this same situation rn . My mechanic want 400$ but I know this is something I can do alone

[@mpc7540]

Believe me, i would do it if I had the tools and a place that wasnt next to a busy road

[@bornjamerican52]

You’re absolutely right about the dealers here in New York. Good information bro thanks

[@morrownguyen889]

Good info. Thanks

[@losheroes6076]

​@@diamondmallettgot damn just to take it off??

[@pqmodean]

My nissan altima had a p0420 code. Said o2 sensor was bad. I bought one and my SES light turned off. Then a week later it was back on. I bought this just before a 250mile road trip. The light turned off after 50miles. That was 150miles ago. The light has yet to come back on. Fingers crossed it fixed my minor issue.

[@patricklarson2432]

I love how you're just casually holding the box with that Countach in the background without mentioning it! That's a pretty baller humble brag! Great video; thanks for posting!

[@ericmichel3857]

It is a replica, still cool but a LOT cheaper.

[@imsoooimpresssss4574]

😅

[@rubyrage6993]

Agreed on the 3 star rating. Engine light did go out for a bit, but its back on. Hoping the 'Money Back' thing works. Thanx...wish I'd viewed your review before purchase.

[@jima7925]

This worked for me. 2008 Subaru Outback P0420 code. Light went out several days (maybe 100 miles) later. Used 1 bottle in about half a tank. Cataclean didnt work for me

[@schassismx3115]

Just an FYI for people looking to use this product it is extremely temporary. The best way to use it is to reset ECU and immediately begin doing your vehicles specific drive cycle (look it up) to get the monitors to clear and take it in for smog. I barely made it in my old civic, I got around 60 miles and that was just enough to follow Honda's drive cycle to the T and smog it, came on a few miles down the road from the shop.

[@bigboicreme]

I'm trying to use it because my freaking catalytic converter is clogged! It's in my fuel tank now, but I feel like it isn't concentrated enough! Will it work????

[@schassismx3115]

@@bigboicreme possibly just one of those things of sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you don't. If it's that bad where it's causing drivability issues you unfortunately might need to do it by hand. if the honey comb is actually melted then it's game over you'll need to replace it 100% if its excessive carbon you may get lucky.

[@bigboicreme]

@schassismx3115 just smell snd a lot of carbon I believe. I got the liquimoly cat cleaner too, but you have to spray it into the intake system. I'm afraid to do that

[@thomquickmusic]

You can TRY Cataclean OR Dura Lube, but IF it doesn't work I would stop trying other alternatives b/c you Cat is dead (like mine was = wah)

[@tieedtv7358]

I can actually say my engine light came on in my 2013 Honda crosstour exl 4 cylinder I went to auto zone they check the why engine light on they say Catalytic converter and a battery so I went to Walmart and got this dura lube cleaner and drove from one county and back on highway was 22 miles drove in the city for couple of miles got up this morning drove back to county on highway bout 13 miles turn car off did what I had to do got back in car and engine light was off I swear to god maybe my conveyer was just a lil percent below which triggered the engine light but I can tell you I put a whol bottle in and a lil over half a tank and still got gas with the cleaner in it and the engine light is off thanks god and dura lube

[@mjreyes3550]

I have exactly same thing going on with my accord, I'm going to try this

[@donovanfahrbach2493]

@@mjreyes3550Did product work for your Honda??…

[@mjreyes3550]

@donovanfahrbach2493 it did brother, put it on and run it thru emissions and passed,just don't quite remember if took it right away or day after but I remember I followed instructions and it said when to

[@donovanfahrbach2493]

@@mjreyes3550 Thank you! I will try it.

[@billyliam]

This stuff helped me pass inspection

[@bresteto]

Can you plz tell me how long I should go for inspection after adding the bottle? Thank you in advance

[@Fred-F4]

Why didnt you try a couple more treatments? Maybe it was just not enough

[@danielfiore5528]

Because:snake oil

[@VEGA-J]

@@danielfiore5528what do you mean

[@Marless2476]

You have to use it more than once.

[@robertcarruthers7094]

Was looking for this. It says yes once every 3 months. Not one and done

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

Don’t have Eng code but hard acceleration issue. Done fuel and ignition systems and maf sensor. Someone mentioned may have clogged converter going to try this

[@catbugparty]

Did it work?

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

@@catbugparty no

[@Christainlightwarrior]

change your pvc valve if you have one in your car it worked on my jeep with the additive what a difference

[@MikeKollin]

Okay so what's the Best one to use? I just watched your CataClean Video which you gave a 5, and now this one... which you gave a 3. Is there a better one that you recommend?

[@PhillipsVision]

I found just plain lacquer thinner worked best. Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXrGYahvpMR8fZYsi=G3Z9vARXgszlEGHD

[@ruderussian9811]

Could having P0420 make my car vibrate? It’s not misfiring vibration, the frequency is much higher especially when engine is cold. Acceleration is great even though it has 312000 miles on it. All four O2 sensors are new. All six motor and transmission mounts are new. New spark plugs, new throttle body.

[@PhillipsVision]

Are you getting the P0420 code? A clogged Catalytic Converter can cause rough idling due to obstruction

[@ruderussian9811]

@@PhillipsVision Yeah that’s the code I have. I thought about clogged catalytic converter but I I’ve read online that clogged converter cause car lose acceleration power. My car has a lot of torque. So I don’t know. You might be right. I’ll try to use that converter cleaner.

[@4dalow650]

check your spark plugs

[@alphamansaray9]

I agree change your spark plugs

[@Ccyawn123]

Spark plugs

[@andresruiz611]

I have one question? Do I need to put gas first or dura lube first my tank is in one gallon only now and it only takes 10 gallons pleaseee help me

[@PhillipsVision]

I would recommend following the steps as stated on the container which is add the gasoline first then the treatment

[@henryherman9113]

Mine worked with Apple juice...Smells like apple pie.

[@travisanderson15]

You should fix the misfire. That will fix all the issues there is nothing wrong with your catalitic converters

[@terryweekly4510]

How do you know the sensor isn't faulty? You never tested or replaced the b2s2 sensor.

[@PhillipsVision]

Prior to this video the catalytic converter was tested and proven faulty. After this video the catalytic converters were replaced and the issue was corrected

[@ashleyredden2201]

​i have 09 aveo p0301 and p0420 what wpuld you recommenddid plugs and coils already light came on and loss of power

[@deanjagger1190]

I used this and it did nothing to clear my engine code, CC. I figure I should replace the oxegen sensor before the CC.

[@PhillipsVision]

I found lacquer thinner worked best for me

[@deanjagger1190]

@@PhillipsVision How long does it last for???

[@PhillipsVision]

@@deanjagger1190 depends on the condition of the catalytic converter. Could be a few months or longer

[@deanjagger1190]

@@PhillipsVision Thanks for the reaplys

[@cameronmorgan0203]

@@PhillipsVisionare you saying that can be poured into the gas tank??

[@Charlesgames256]

Ok so I just put it when writing this comment already drove it 42 miles but I did have a half tank of gas I topped it off with 93 premium gas. And it's acting like it wants to work. But so far still no true acceleration gain yet. I just got the CC replaced last year. So if this product doesn't work what can it be? I do hear some tik tik tik tik under the car when accelerating so someone give me some input please.

[@PhillipsVision]

Are you getting any engine codes?

[@anthonyjanelle12]

What happens if you just pour this down the upstream O2 sensor hole ? 😂

[@thewatcher8773]

I was thinking the same thing. 🤔

[@howardmiller4241]

Me too lol!

[@Goodshaft]

Hey Dude, you need to fix the Evap problem FIRST , if raw fuel is leaking past your purge valve, for your evap system on your intake manifold. AND find out witch cyl is miss firing. Those have to address FIST !

[@ashleyredden2201]

What would you recommend p0301 and p0420 ?

[@bobbiinfield6374]

what if you did it twice the second time might get even better ?

[@PhillipsVision]

Yes, in some situations a second application is required

[@misssassys5571]

My check engine light is blinking code P0420 I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica I was told to use a half tank of gas let go on almost E then fill is that right?

[@PhillipsVision]

If you’re using this product, follow the directions as noted on the container

[@stasvladimer8071]

Hey did it work? I don’t have that light on my dash but it show in my scanner. Thanks

[@josephmuniz9959]

How does that have more than one bank onn a straight 6. I would've thought there was only one bank

[@PhillipsVision]

This is a 5.3L V8, not a 6

[@josephmuniz9959]

Oh ok. So how did the cleaner work and what one would you recommend

[@PhillipsVision]

@@josephmuniz9959 I found lacquer thinner works best

[@dickeymoore3662]

How does Dura lube compare to Cataclean?Thanks

[@PhillipsVision]

Good question, I’m actually reviewing Cataclean now and will have the result completed in about 1 week. So far, Cataclean seems better.

[@dickeymoore3662]

@@PhillipsVision ok Thanks

[@waynearchibald3920]

​@@PhillipsVision and easier instructions!

[@wlintnerlintner2761]

You need to fix the PO 300 code first the misfire will cause a catalytic converter to read improperly because your O2 sensors are not reading properly. You either have bad plugs or a bad coil pack. I would fix that first before spending all the money on a cat converter.

[@mojopotato1715]

Does it matter if I clear the P0420 code before I put in the Duralube? Or you think I should put the Duralube in once the check engine light comes on and wait to see if the light shuts off?

[@PhillipsVision]

Doesn’t matter. If it fixes it the light will go out once it completes a drive cycle. I like to clear it so I am starting with a clean slate.

[@chrispellicci6587]

What model scanner are you using

[@PhillipsVision]

Innova 5512

[@sosony2097]

Do you continuously have to drive 100+ miles? 😅

[@PhillipsVision]

No, not continuously

[@sosony2097]

@@PhillipsVision I drove for like 2 hours and the lights still on . Would you have any idea why it wouldn’t turn off ?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@sosony2097 I turned mine to reset it first

[@sosony2097]

@@PhillipsVision how does one do that?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@sosony2097 you need a diagnostic reader, or if you go to Advance Auto or Autozone, they can clear it

[@josephmuniz9959]

Is that at all harmful for the car

[@PhillipsVision]

No, as long as you don’t use it on a regular basis, and follow the proper mixing ratio

[@josephmuniz9959]

So what what the ratio be? Also how much would you use? I have a 2010 Jetta 2.5 i5

[@PhillipsVision]

@@josephmuniz9959 here’s the link to the video where o explain it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXrGYahvpMR8fZYsi=_KPxyk5uxsD8Oqs7

[@ericmichel3857]

If you already know that Lacquer thinner works, why bother with these other cat cleaning products?

[@PhillipsVision]

Because these are product reviews

[@johnnymcbride9017]

Just use two bottles im sure its gonna di the job it probably was gunked up

[@rogermetz839]

Great information thank you 😮😮

[@supper18sonics]

I have a 06 LT 5.3 with the same code and rich banks 1&2 low voltage on o2s banks 1 I need help because I already changed a lot of sensor including fuel sensors also done a whole tune up on engine & transmission I just don’t wanna think it’s a afm my biggest fear

[@PhillipsVision]

Which O2 sensor in Bank 1 is it saying… Sensor 1 or Sensor2. ?

[@supper18sonics]

Bank 1 sensor 2

[@supper18sonics]

Changed all 4 already

[@PhillipsVision]

@@supper18sonics were they aftermarket or OEM parts?

[@supper18sonics]

@@PhillipsVision 2 are bosch n the other 2 are aftermarket

[@jackempson3044]

dura lube is 12.95 at walmart

[@roddyrich2335]

No that’s the fuel system cleaner

[@richardb7851]

$18.82 for Cat cleaner

[@renzostylee10]

Hello I hope you help me I also have the code p0420 I saw your video and several videos to convince me to use this product I bought it from the store he told me to fill the tank and pour everything into the bottle I got to my house then I went back out I was in the highway and I realized that I had to put e. 3000 rpm to reach 100km when normally it is 2000rpm and from that the power began to drop and the engine began to make a noise as if it were coughing I don't know if I understood myself and I had to get to one side I called my brother for help Then I tried to turn it on again and everything was fine. I returned home but I was 60 km away out of fear. Do you know why that is? It's because of the product. Did I do something wrong or do you know what happened?

[@PhillipsVision]

I don’t think this would cause your problem. I never had these products cause problems. What kind of vehicle did you put it in?

[@renzostylee10]

@@PhillipsVision kia rio 2016. 1.6

[@PhillipsVision]

@@renzostylee10 shouldn’t have any issues. I’ve used catalytic cleaners on a 2013 Kia Rio with no problem

[@renzostylee10]

@@PhillipsVision I entered the product page and there were comments, one said that it had a loss of power, but in two days everything returned to normal, thanks for answering. I will tell you what has happened as the days continue, thanks.

[@GamesNFun]

Cool 👍

[@redmustang1995]

Gas cleaners doesn't do miracles

[@tatianah5025]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lpcovertnarcissistbehavior6555]

Its crazy no one cares that the product doesn't work after paying over 20 bucks. 🤦🏾 Almost doesn't count.

[@mikebeneventosr3546]

Thanks