How to Tell if You Need a New Catalytic Converter in Your Car

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Scotty Kilmer

Scotty Kilmer

8 жыл бұрын

Catalytic converter test. How to check a catalytic converter to see if it's bad and needs replacement in your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to tell if your car's catalytic converter is bad. A simple test beats guessing with expensive parts. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 47 years.
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@scottykilmer
@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын
Things I used in this video: 1. OTC Exhaust back pressure gauge: amzn.to/2nnY753 2. Mechanic’s Tool Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 3. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO 4. Common Sense 5. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2hZ4AxX 6. Mini Microphone: amzn.to/2newgV9 7. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 8. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 9. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA
@jimchance5006
@jimchance5006 6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer I like how "common sense" is on the list. Lol. Thanks for helping me with my old car. You're the best, scotty!
@scottykilmer
@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the support!
@classicv8dude268
@classicv8dude268 6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer Does my car run worst with no muffler
@freddierankin3338
@freddierankin3338 6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer I replaced both cat convert two years ago for smog here in CA smog req every 2 years .. the check engine still stays on abd now smog shop says it wont pass due to check engine .. told him he rec cats replaced 2 years ago .. I spent $600 .. what do I do now ? help
@MisterLepton
@MisterLepton 6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer can you use a cylinder pressure gauge set to do this or modify it in some way? I figure it should work fine so long as the engine is cold and you don’t leave it on for too long.
@odb3699
@odb3699 4 жыл бұрын
God I wish we were neighbors! 🤦🏾‍♂️
@BankOfShane
@BankOfShane 4 жыл бұрын
Same here bro..
@one.thousand.steps.2go
@one.thousand.steps.2go 4 жыл бұрын
Nicest Guy Ever👍 I have learnt so much from scotty👍👍👍👍
@Kofkfed
@Kofkfed 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad he's my neighbor 😁
@marv9906
@marv9906 3 жыл бұрын
You wish God was your neighbor?
@Kofkfed
@Kofkfed 3 жыл бұрын
@@marv9906 A nice way of saying, we should not use Gods name in vain. 😎
@TheRick2130
@TheRick2130 8 жыл бұрын
"simply unbolt the oxygen sensor" yeah right
@EddSjo
@EddSjo 8 жыл бұрын
i cri evertim
@mitchlu
@mitchlu 8 жыл бұрын
+ebu touy ...LOL XD
@EddSjo
@EddSjo 8 жыл бұрын
+Tyler Roberts are you confusing the sensor with the catalyst?
@garretts91
@garretts91 8 жыл бұрын
+Tyler Roberts I live in New Hampshire and I've never had an issue removing an O2 sensor. I haven't changed them hundreds of times but I've done it enough and I've never had any issues. A good wrench and a few good whacks from the hand have been enough to break them all loose.
@SchaferTheRicer
@SchaferTheRicer 8 жыл бұрын
+ebu touy Everyone saying its easy has probably never seen the condition of cars in the north east
@slugzkea
@slugzkea 6 жыл бұрын
An honest mechanic and an animal lover. Scotty, you are a true example!
@JvGenderen
@JvGenderen 7 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that there are people like you on KZbin helping people understand their car parts better. Thank you so much!
@ryang1589
@ryang1589 Жыл бұрын
I have been a technician for over 17 years. And this guy has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. If you go to a professional shop they use scan tool data to look at the 02 sensor. This guy's technique typically worked on cars from 2000 and older. Modern vehicles are way more precise than this guy's silly tool
@lostkidzfaded
@lostkidzfaded Жыл бұрын
@@ryang1589 he’s just trying to help out 😭
@arpressurewashing5221
@arpressurewashing5221 7 жыл бұрын
He looks like a mixture of Ozzy Osbourne & Phil Collins😂
@marcello033
@marcello033 5 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂
@_baller
@_baller 5 жыл бұрын
Uh you you you you uh you started the fire
@fookayou8607
@fookayou8607 5 жыл бұрын
😂
@sartainja
@sartainja 4 жыл бұрын
Which ever one dropped too much acid.....
@badseedsinc.3171
@badseedsinc.3171 4 жыл бұрын
And the guy from Rush. That old Tom sawyer...
@tyson526
@tyson526 6 жыл бұрын
Our good friend Ron Ananian says, “Good mechanics aren’t expensive, they’re priceless!” Mr. Kilmer you are a shining example of how true it is. You’re a natural in front of the camera too. I would like to see you in all my favorite automotive programs.
@backtodahfuture
@backtodahfuture 2 жыл бұрын
This man should have a television show! I hate working on cars, and he makes me want to work on mine and do it right! Well done sir!
@DavidLLambertmobile
@DavidLLambertmobile Жыл бұрын
SK did! In Texas. He got a local Emmy TV 🏆. The series, spots ended when he asked station producers for more $$$. 🔧🔧🔧
@isrealjudah5513
@isrealjudah5513 11 ай бұрын
Yes he needs a daily show
@keanapalooza6690
@keanapalooza6690 4 жыл бұрын
Why did it take me so long to find these videos? Scotty Kilmer, best KZbin car videos ever. Straight-forward, easy-to-understand, and thoroughly entertaining.
@wildfyre-music
@wildfyre-music 5 жыл бұрын
Your energy in this video just made my day, I was getting angry at my engine - but this was a fun video, and it re-leaved a lot of my worries. Thanks!
@jaystuvy
@jaystuvy 5 жыл бұрын
Ive learnt so much about how my car works, and successfully fixed some problems myself with info from this mans channel, thank you sir !
@petergeralis3725
@petergeralis3725 4 жыл бұрын
REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!! Can’t, my cat is clogged.
@JessChristopher
@JessChristopher 7 жыл бұрын
am I the only person that watches Scotty's videos for entertainment? haha
@MrFroggyMan
@MrFroggyMan 7 жыл бұрын
Andrew Ryan nope
@oam2020
@oam2020 7 жыл бұрын
Andrew Ryan : not at all
@jaisiaheastman593
@jaisiaheastman593 6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Ryan me too bro
@HenryStOurs
@HenryStOurs 6 жыл бұрын
you're not alone
@shawoo
@shawoo 6 жыл бұрын
They are entertaining but I definitely learn a lot too
@desideligny5687
@desideligny5687 8 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your videos since I was 15 thanks so much they've helped me out with my first car
@angelmanuelcamacho8690
@angelmanuelcamacho8690 7 жыл бұрын
any time I have a problem with not knowing what I'm doing with my car i watch your videos and it's really helpful. thanks man
@ORileysAutos
@ORileysAutos 3 жыл бұрын
Love how he says "simply unbolt" the oxygen sensor 🤣 Never in my life have I had one simply unbolt 😂😂
@ejflores9151
@ejflores9151 6 жыл бұрын
Scotty i love ya!!! Ur the best and my inspiration to become an automotive tech
@manuelbermudez1494
@manuelbermudez1494 7 жыл бұрын
this video gave me a good laugh. it was nicely done. very informative.
@pushrod
@pushrod 7 жыл бұрын
all of his videos do! the dolphin at the end had me laughing hahaha
@carlosmunoz7934
@carlosmunoz7934 2 жыл бұрын
You're the Man making things simple ! God bless you !
@madisonrich7103
@madisonrich7103 3 жыл бұрын
your`re the best my man, you have helped me exit out so many things it could be so i dont have to figure out the hard way
@Gearheadtom
@Gearheadtom 8 жыл бұрын
I've tested them a few times with a vacuum gauge, rev them a bit and hold the rpm's steady, if vacuum drops off real low then it's clogged. When they get clogged real bad you can just tell by listening to them, the exhaust out the tailpipe will be really quiet, and when revved you can hear the "bog" loud through the intake.
@mikeylove2910
@mikeylove2910 4 жыл бұрын
You’re amazing Me Scotty - very thankful for you and the work you do both here and irl - your personality and knowledge are both very pleasant and useful thank you
@MusiqTruth
@MusiqTruth 5 жыл бұрын
I like this guy. You explain things very well. Thanks Scotty!
@tuckswanger
@tuckswanger 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Scottie for sharing your wisdom.
@mrmerhtin3625
@mrmerhtin3625 8 жыл бұрын
"Don't Guess.... TEST!" I am keeping this quote for future use, thanks Scotty
@buck187uga
@buck187uga 4 жыл бұрын
Obviously you never worked on a Saab
@erikraatz4939
@erikraatz4939 3 жыл бұрын
@@buck187uga that's the exact reason I'm watching this video lol
@RayFrm860
@RayFrm860 4 жыл бұрын
I know this video is old but ur a legend 💯
@Angel-gn2on
@Angel-gn2on 6 жыл бұрын
I am learning and enrertained at the same time. Thanks Scotty Kilmer.
@gr8sl8m8
@gr8sl8m8 6 жыл бұрын
Thanx. Mechanics for dummys you just explained my truck. Love the energy you put in this video.. Keep up the great work.
@KatieSimmonspachirii
@KatieSimmonspachirii Жыл бұрын
so blessed by this man
@Jah7878Jah
@Jah7878Jah 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The information was very useful. Two weeks ago, I took my vehicle to a mechanic across town to get an oil change and front brake pads and routers. This all cost me $250.00. Three days later, my alternator blew. I was actually stuck inside a carwash after the car was washed. Now the same mechanic that performed on my vehicle the first time, put a new alternator on my vehicle for $415.00. Wouldn't you know? My engine light came on and I took my vehicle back to the same mechanic. Automatically he knew I needed a Catalytic Converter for my car. It was then that I realized my vehicle was tampered with. I only had this vehicle for eight months. It is a Chevy Traverse 2010, and it ran so well before I took it to this mechanic. I have a hunch that this mechanic has crooks working for him. I took my vehicle to another mechanic and he told me after scanning my vehicle that I needed an Oxygen Sensor. You know, I am not trying to get anyone upset with their comments up here. But it is very difficult finding an honest mechanic these days. Especially when they see a woman. I am fully aware of the game after this situation. Who's got $ 1,800.00 to fix a car for Cata Converters to be installed? And this is what that mechanic threw at me in the way of numbers. Hell, I'm ready to sell my car.
@papergatorztv7087
@papergatorztv7087 5 жыл бұрын
Debbie C always get a second opinion. Sometimes 3!!! I agree!! I learned at a young age about shysty mechanics!! Find one honest one and stick with him!!
@Jah7878Jah
@Jah7878Jah 5 жыл бұрын
@@papergatorztv7087 Thank you once again.
@adrianr4095
@adrianr4095 4 жыл бұрын
Just get an aftermarket one installed for 200 bucks. It'll pass inspection.
@jd646
@jd646 2 ай бұрын
Where in the world did you get one replaced for 200$​@@adrianr4095
@samlugo1520
@samlugo1520 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect video has exactly what I was looking for Corvette Scotty Catalystic converter
@jacoobart
@jacoobart 5 жыл бұрын
Dude. Best video. Instant subscription. Thank you
@scg13803
@scg13803 8 жыл бұрын
hey you saved me almost 2 grand...took your advice on cleaning the cat.. wow what a difference.. thanks so much!! and to those that dont believe.. your loss..
@beastcx2
@beastcx2 7 жыл бұрын
dude, you're the best! I finally figured out why my Nissan's engine wouldn't​ accelerate and then overheat.
@paulwagner454
@paulwagner454 7 жыл бұрын
beastcx2 Dude, What model of Nissan & year ? My Altima is done
@beastcx2
@beastcx2 7 жыл бұрын
Paul Wagner ...'95 200SX...a true POS!
@Anon-te6uq
@Anon-te6uq 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure this is what is wrong with my 97 nissan quest. I can drive just fine for 30 minutes or so. After that it starts getting misfires and I cant accelerate very well. If I keep going it starts smoking out of the bottom of the car. Now that I think about it thats a dead giveaway.
@SCVdEsTrOyEr7
@SCVdEsTrOyEr7 5 жыл бұрын
@@Anon-te6uq sparks plugs maybe?
@Anon-te6uq
@Anon-te6uq 5 жыл бұрын
@@SCVdEsTrOyEr7 it turned out to be the distributor/cam shaft sensor. They are the same part in my car.
@msanchez6680
@msanchez6680 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty's videos and advice saves me again
@glennstoll3252
@glennstoll3252 7 жыл бұрын
Scotty has a lot of knowledge and he explains things well
@vt-yp7yq
@vt-yp7yq 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Scotty. I swear after I finish nursing school, I'm taking a mechanic course!
@robertfoster6761
@robertfoster6761 7 жыл бұрын
Your videos are pretty informative definitely gives me an insight on potential problems. I had a rear 02 sensor reading earlier today. Could that be a bad cat or is it a dodgy sensor? Thanks!
@scottykilmer
@scottykilmer 7 жыл бұрын
could be either, or even half a dozen other things. Cat system is VERY complex, all you can do is pay a pro to analyze it, a REAL pro, or guess with a rear sensor.
@WhatTheFixes
@WhatTheFixes 8 жыл бұрын
This video just answered my question. I have the engine light on for the catalytic converter AND it wont go past a certain speed. I know who's working some overtime to pay for this! Thanks Scotty! Much appreciated.
@DuRG311
@DuRG311 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scotty, just ordered one today.
@jbaz964
@jbaz964 7 жыл бұрын
Scotty is the most helpful guy in the world.
@casamia6655
@casamia6655 4 жыл бұрын
I think he may be an NF personality type
@bosshoss69lee
@bosshoss69lee 8 жыл бұрын
Scotty you have great energy and explain things quickly and clearly keep up the good job! I hardly rate and never subscribe but your an exception
@CrackerFL
@CrackerFL Жыл бұрын
Just had a mechanic look at my car that would sometimes start. Exhaust really smelled. He didn't do the test you did. Thks sooo much!
@jewllake
@jewllake 8 жыл бұрын
very true! I remember my uncle's 86 Chevy caprice with a 305 was over heating and had no power on a road trip. After a few diagnoses we replaced the converter and it was back to normal.
@nd6148
@nd6148 7 жыл бұрын
Scotty saved me a fortune! I got my cat back to efficiency level using the laquer thinner trick and some high octane fuel! Used cataclean also just to be safe. Cleared the codes and viola! It didn't come back. Passed smog and saved $1300 on replacing the cat. 2004 corolla. 180k miles.
@anthonyg9389
@anthonyg9389 Жыл бұрын
Did the code ever come back?
@tharozlosangeles1385
@tharozlosangeles1385 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, I've never seen such a helpful, informative video that was equally entertaining to watch! This guy knows his shit- and he's funny! Lol 👍🏽 Thanks Scotty , I think I just found the solution to my car's problem.
@SteevSalas
@SteevSalas 4 жыл бұрын
#4 and the right equipment and knowledge. Thanks for the tip!!
@joshuamaltez4704
@joshuamaltez4704 8 жыл бұрын
Great for making this video Scotty. The car needed to pass emissions and it said in the test it needed to check the Cat Converter and hopefully its only that.
@electronicsNmore
@electronicsNmore 8 жыл бұрын
Very good video. You can always try cleaning the catalytic converter before buying a new one.
@remarkable_iam
@remarkable_iam 3 жыл бұрын
How do you do that
@electronicsNmore
@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын
@@remarkable_iam Using lacquer thinner.
@ceramikxxx5882
@ceramikxxx5882 3 жыл бұрын
Cataclean?
@daking6739
@daking6739 3 жыл бұрын
@@remarkable_iam take it out spray with pressure washer, submerge in hot soapy water and rinse once again with pressure washer. Shake the cat before cleaning if you hear a rattle don’t bother cleaning, just replace.
@ceramikxxx5882
@ceramikxxx5882 2 жыл бұрын
@@mattmoru1470 scamaclean doesnt work
@casamia6655
@casamia6655 4 жыл бұрын
He is like that cool dad, uncle or grandfather I never had...
@albertoomar819
@albertoomar819 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scotty, I needed this video
@mohamadazrin8014
@mohamadazrin8014 6 жыл бұрын
i like almost all your video already, that is how awesome you is Mr Kilmer, with love from Malaysia!
@scottykilmer
@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@everss02
@everss02 8 жыл бұрын
always cheating using easy inline 4, how about v6 with 2 o2 sensors :) lots of fun reaching that rear bank
@bloodblitzowns11
@bloodblitzowns11 4 жыл бұрын
KZbin yeah im trying to diagnose some bad cats on my v6 sable, seems like a PITA.
@CaptainInsanity
@CaptainInsanity 4 жыл бұрын
KZbin try a v8 🤦🏽‍♂️
@christinamartinez8132
@christinamartinez8132 8 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of the guy that was on late at night on the infomercials that was talking about getting free money. He wore a suit with question marks all over it.
@anthonymoore8480
@anthonymoore8480 9 ай бұрын
You are the best!!! 😇 I have learned a lot from your informative videos!!!! Thanks, for teaching this old mechanic new tricks. 😇
@ytoal
@ytoal 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scotty!! Always great help!
@Spelter
@Spelter 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the hint. We worked on a Ford Escape for 3 Weeks, he didnt start anymore after we sealed the head because of fizzing noises. We changed many parts, and in a test of the Sparkplugs the engine started because the sparkplug was out of the cylinder, bridged with an Jumpercable to the battery. I just want to Check if the spark was strong enough. When the engine started, i remembered this Video and we just pulled the ox sensor out - the engine started without problems. After testing it step by step, it turned out that the third catalytic converter was so full, that the engine choked to dead after a few turns. So we opened the converter, empty the damn thing and weld it shut. The car was running like new. Lets see when the new converter comes and we put it in.
@mymitsu6g72
@mymitsu6g72 7 жыл бұрын
Scotty I'd love you to come over and install a turbo kit on my honda. I think you would enjoy it.
@RoyLeblancMMJReviewsIE
@RoyLeblancMMJReviewsIE 7 жыл бұрын
mymitsu6g72 everyone loves slow cars with choo choo sounds
@buhohaha
@buhohaha 6 жыл бұрын
Sounds sexual. N personal
@seannyc88
@seannyc88 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for all these videos wonderful timesaver
@mrubermruber975
@mrubermruber975 6 жыл бұрын
think so much for the help
@JohnLeePedimore
@JohnLeePedimore 8 жыл бұрын
Another indication of a plugged cat is when you run the car at night and open the hood.Sometimes one or both of the exhaust manifolds will be glowing cherry red.
@101Volts
@101Volts 8 жыл бұрын
+JohnLeePedimore Another one is if you hear constipated meowing under the hood. Better check it out, might get stuck in the fan belt/belts. :p
@rmark1083
@rmark1083 2 жыл бұрын
JohnLeePedimore There’s only one thing that will cause a converter to glow red and that thing would be too much air and fuel. A catalyst doesn't work if it's clogged. Red hot means its not clogged but it does mean there's a serious issue elsewhere.
@Yo.Soy_Alberto
@Yo.Soy_Alberto 6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer the dolphin whisperer
@balemonte727
@balemonte727 2 жыл бұрын
You're the best Scotty, God bless you man.
@darrellroireau4061
@darrellroireau4061 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You are the man Scotty!
@Faraonqa
@Faraonqa 8 жыл бұрын
Next time you have a bad cat. just remove it completely :D
@dh5254
@dh5254 8 жыл бұрын
I cant =( my neighbors kid starts crying when i cold start it i guess the motor sounds too mean for him
@imchris5000
@imchris5000 8 жыл бұрын
+Faraonqa unless you live in a nazi state other wise go scrap it to pay for your new straight pipe
@andriybandera5749
@andriybandera5749 8 жыл бұрын
+imchris5000 Thats what Im talking about)) Do you need to change it? Do you need it is more like it)) Thats the first thing that goes when I buy a car.
@MrTheHillfolk
@MrTheHillfolk 8 жыл бұрын
THOES DARN CADILLAC CONVERTERS!!!
@ColonizingTheSun
@ColonizingTheSun 8 жыл бұрын
hell yea just did a cat delete on my 85' T/A
@thetrollwhoknows9928
@thetrollwhoknows9928 7 жыл бұрын
no cats no muffler. live free or die.
@williamleblanc3551
@williamleblanc3551 7 жыл бұрын
Abu Jason Al-Blahino we got a care guy here!!! Lol okay
@thehotshotcentral1221
@thehotshotcentral1221 7 жыл бұрын
.-.
@robertwilsoniii2048
@robertwilsoniii2048 7 жыл бұрын
I did that when I was 18, now I hate breathing in the toxic fumes. It gets old man. I have to say though, my teenage years were great times, lol.
@deathmetalmachine
@deathmetalmachine 6 жыл бұрын
That's how I'm rolling right now \m/
@servantsforhim48
@servantsforhim48 6 жыл бұрын
HOORAH
@danhart8147
@danhart8147 8 жыл бұрын
your videos are the best thanks scott
@michaelgonzalez6015
@michaelgonzalez6015 8 жыл бұрын
hello, are symptoms of a muffled exhaust sound and hesitation/sputtering related to a bad catalytic converter? or maybe the intake manifold? thanks
@monirmualla
@monirmualla 7 жыл бұрын
like ur videos my friend .. keep going
@MrMschoose
@MrMschoose 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scotty. Can catalytic converters really be cleaned out and unclogged using sodium hydroxide as has been shown on Eric the Car Guy's channel?
@scottykilmer
@scottykilmer 8 жыл бұрын
+MrMschoose yes, sometimes that works, but of course you have to remove em to do that, not an easy job on a welded system.
@MrMschoose
@MrMschoose 8 жыл бұрын
+Scotty Kilmer Or with rusted bolts on the catalytic's flanges. Thanks Scotty, look forward to your upcoming videos.
@76reliant
@76reliant 2 жыл бұрын
@@scottykilmer Does the lacquer thinner make it easier to clean it then, since you don't have to remove anything, as with a more recent video of yours??????
@jaybiker95
@jaybiker95 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your knowledge bro
@dabosue05
@dabosue05 6 жыл бұрын
Your voice makes everything better
@jamesrussell4914
@jamesrussell4914 5 жыл бұрын
Could having bad cats make the motor miss fire ?
@JayDay013
@JayDay013 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. I'm going through it right now
@yooneck8271
@yooneck8271 3 жыл бұрын
Me too any suggestions?
@Zeberka767
@Zeberka767 3 жыл бұрын
Alternatively, what do you think about conducting a temperature test by using an infrared thermometer? My understanding is that the temperature of the outlet catalytic converter is supposed to be higher than the inlet temperature, so if the opposite takes place, then it's a tell-tale sign that it's a bad catalytic converter. Would that be a conclusive way of determining that the catalytic converter is faulty or would additional tests need to be carried out?
@KaceMN
@KaceMN 7 жыл бұрын
Dude, you crack me up! Great advice here as usual.
@manhalen7046
@manhalen7046 2 жыл бұрын
Good instruction, man. Well done.
@darkwood777
@darkwood777 8 жыл бұрын
Speaking of cats, I've seen mice build nests in mufflers and clog them up.
@hippitymcstribbs4906
@hippitymcstribbs4906 2 жыл бұрын
Did you have to replace the muffler?
@uzaiyaro
@uzaiyaro 8 жыл бұрын
One trick we do in Australia, because we have no emissions testing, people simply punch the middle of the cat out with a screwdriver and reinstall it. It's illegal of course, but you'd never know unless you tested for emissions.
@kg4boj
@kg4boj 8 жыл бұрын
except it will cause the downstream O2 sensor to read incorrectly and will cause your engine to run lean which will cause burned exhaust valves and higher Temps inside your engine.
@timramich
@timramich 8 жыл бұрын
+Peter “Crackpot Pete” Carlson Except that all the downstream 02 sensor does it monitor if the catalyst is working. The primary sensor is what determines fuel trims. Also, no O2 sensor failure can cause a car to run so lean that it burns up things.
@wobblysauce
@wobblysauce 8 жыл бұрын
+Moon Moon It will also smell and sound different. +Peter “Crackpot Pete” Carlson depends on the cars.. most I have seen only use pre-cat O2.
@kg4boj
@kg4boj 8 жыл бұрын
wobbly sauce also depends on the firmware in your pcm. People don't realize that the dealer or some mechanics might update that firmware and it might change how it interprets that sensor data in closed loop.
@taylorj6177
@taylorj6177 4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean "ounch the middle of the cat out"? Please explain :_)
@shanethomas114
@shanethomas114 4 жыл бұрын
Scotty’s head movement is epic lol 😆
@djcutz
@djcutz 3 ай бұрын
Scotty is the man thanks for the spot on info!!!!!!!
@Joe-rx7ht
@Joe-rx7ht 4 жыл бұрын
My mechanic doesn't know what he's doing. I guess I'll need to try out this test.
@johngibson3594
@johngibson3594 8 жыл бұрын
Just use some old metal swing set legs strait pipe LOL
@MrTheHillfolk
@MrTheHillfolk 8 жыл бұрын
Why use that when I have some fancy chrome tubing from an ikea furniture set left over ? Lols.
@donniejohnson8007
@donniejohnson8007 8 жыл бұрын
+MrTheHillfol
@antoniobarragan7755
@antoniobarragan7755 6 жыл бұрын
You are big help Scotty thanks man.
@juliusgautier2248
@juliusgautier2248 4 жыл бұрын
THIS HELPED ME LEARN ALOT!
@EricFortuneJr.
@EricFortuneJr. 6 жыл бұрын
“Cadillac converter” lol
@eliseogutierrezlujan8966
@eliseogutierrezlujan8966 3 жыл бұрын
Nah bro sit down boy
@EricFortuneJr.
@EricFortuneJr. 3 жыл бұрын
@@vr7317 When I worked at the parts store folks would call and ask about “Cadillac” converters. We would ask them what they were trying to convert it to.
@Liverpoolfc9karim
@Liverpoolfc9karim 4 жыл бұрын
After years of crime Dr. Octopus decided to retire the tentacles, and now lives a normal life, persuing his passion for cars.
@novatusg.ndengaso7834
@novatusg.ndengaso7834 2 жыл бұрын
LMAO😆😆😆😆😆
@Andy-yo3hd
@Andy-yo3hd 2 жыл бұрын
But he could have worked on 4 cars at the same time!
@michaellinden5989
@michaellinden5989 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Info!!!!! Love the channel. Fixed my 2.3L accord. 330,000 and still going, woot woot!
@dm6187
@dm6187 3 жыл бұрын
I got 350k on mine. Does it have two cats or just one?
@luisatf8362
@luisatf8362 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you amigo It's very good teaching watching all your videos, gracias
@BashMonkeyRC
@BashMonkeyRC 6 жыл бұрын
LOL lots of people I know will just scrap it completely and run a straight pipe if it gets backed up ( or ramrod the cat and put it back on). I can hear you say "Then you won't pass emissions testing!". Here's a fun fact: Oregon doesn't do emissions testing. I'd worry if I ever planned to move to Cali, but as I've told my family, "if I ever try to move to California I'm not well and I need to be taken to the psych ward ASAP".
@dimondbackminer
@dimondbackminer 6 жыл бұрын
BashMonkeyRC where I'm at in Oregon they do emission testing.
@carlor9088
@carlor9088 6 жыл бұрын
BashMonkeyRC careful there native californian here
@seancarr9208
@seancarr9208 6 жыл бұрын
Oregon does do emissions, but they don't do safety. At least my county does.
@Anon-te6uq
@Anon-te6uq 6 жыл бұрын
That feel when you live in cali. Man this state is the worst. You would cry if you saw what I had to do to my ar15.
@AutomHatter
@AutomHatter 6 жыл бұрын
It probably depends what county. I live in Idaho, and my county has to do emissions, but in the rural counties surrounding it, they don't have to do emissions.
@coroyacar6930
@coroyacar6930 4 жыл бұрын
2015: How to tell if you need a new catalytic converter in your car. 2019: What I hate about this Toyota celica
@victorsalinas6052
@victorsalinas6052 Жыл бұрын
Thankx Scotty Kilmer
@SeemzLegit454
@SeemzLegit454 2 жыл бұрын
Love this dude. He cracks me up.
@lamealex17
@lamealex17 8 жыл бұрын
I bet the dolphin just wanted awesome car advice
@rozikhan2744
@rozikhan2744 6 жыл бұрын
Dolphin prob drives a submergable prius
@aDIYCarGuy
@aDIYCarGuy 8 жыл бұрын
I don't need a new cat, but I always need a new flex pipe.
@ahumm8280
@ahumm8280 5 жыл бұрын
a DIY Car Guy you most likely have bad motor and/or trans mounts.
@realnews5697
@realnews5697 5 жыл бұрын
@@ahumm8280 he was being gay bro, how you didn't catch on brodie.
@billyminder6249
@billyminder6249 4 жыл бұрын
lol, I see what you did there!
@alanjamesband
@alanjamesband 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Scotty, You're the best! Can you list the adapters you used that went on to the pressure gauge? I need to do this test on my 2007 Mazda cx7 turbo. Thanks
@seanmckeon5169
@seanmckeon5169 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty! Great Vid and i have a quick question. Would it be safe to purchase a car that has a bad catalytic convertor? The garage said they will fix it, I'm just wondering could this lead to possible other issues or a bad cat is okay once fixed? Thanks! :D
@1fanger
@1fanger 8 жыл бұрын
We used to just knock the carbon out of the cat w/ a piece of pipe. Lot cheaper. Course, that was 20 years ago.
@helivesonforever
@helivesonforever 8 жыл бұрын
+1fanger It isn't carbon that causes the failure though. It's the material that gets hot, and breaks apart. Or it fuses itself together internally.
@surveyguyor8958
@surveyguyor8958 3 жыл бұрын
with a pipe? many people do that INSIDE so it breaks out the honeycomb (basically just a pipe then, no more cat)
@MROUTLAWG
@MROUTLAWG 2 жыл бұрын
25 years ago now, still works
@user-nx8tk1pp5o
@user-nx8tk1pp5o 8 жыл бұрын
Why not just recycle the Cat and run a straight pipe instead?
@davidabbott4782
@davidabbott4782 6 жыл бұрын
3.141 59 it what I always do makes um run like a raped ape
@jeffanderson7256
@jeffanderson7256 6 жыл бұрын
David Abbott no it doesent unless you have it tuned, you will lose power but it’s loud so it must be faster right!?
@doubyjocelyn6134
@doubyjocelyn6134 6 жыл бұрын
Jeff Anderson lml
@dekoldrick
@dekoldrick 6 жыл бұрын
Because it's cop bait
@carlos-m20
@carlos-m20 6 жыл бұрын
3.141 59 straight pipes is not good
@lilpackerfann4
@lilpackerfann4 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, man. Thank you
@2brokenwings73
@2brokenwings73 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scotty
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