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Catalytic Converter

P0137 – How To Diagnose A Bad O2 Sensor?

by Conner Mckay 03/02/2023

written by Conner Mckay

To achieve optimum performance, an internal combustion engine needs the right air/fuel ratio. The engine control module controls the air/fuel mixture ratio going into the engine. It accomplishes this through the use of automotive sensors, one of which is the oxygen sensor installed on the car. When the circuit or sensor malfunctions, the onboard diagnostic system will display the P0137 error code. Vehicles have two oxygen sensors: one upstream (before the catalytic converter) and one downstream (the O2 sensors after …

03/02/2023 0 comment

Exhaust

High Flow Catalytic Converter – A Trick To Gain More Horsepower?

by Conner Mckay 02/24/2023

written by Conner Mckay

The aftermarket and tuning scene is rife with a myriad of tips and tricks which promises to yield you more power. Among the most common – and straightforward – ones involve getting more air into the engine. Be it retrofitting a cold air intake, or adding in bigger headers, there are numerous methods to ramp up the volume of air going into the engine. But how about a high flow catalytic converter? Besides, all that atmosphere entering the engine has …

02/24/2023 0 comment

OBD Codes

P0300 Chevy – A Complete Guide On Diagnosing Misfires

by Conner Mckay 02/19/2023

written by Conner Mckay

P0300 Chevy is created when your engine experiences a misfire that is not limited to a single cylinder. This code is sometimes used in conjunction with others, such as P0301, which indicates a misfire on cylinder 1 (cylinder 1 being the first cylinder in the firing order). It’s usually the engine’s front-most cylinder. If these engine codes are also present, diagnose them first because they are most likely the source of this error code. Your check engine light will illuminate …

02/19/2023 0 comment

Car Parts/Accessories

Will Removing Catalytic Converter Harm Engine: Pros & Cons

by Samuel Gitukui 01/17/2023

written by Samuel Gitukui

How Will Removing a Catalytic Converter Affect Your Vehicle’s Performance? So, will removing a catalytic converter harm the engine? Removing a catalytic converter from a vehicle can have a significant impact on its performance. Catalytic converters are designed to reduce the amount of harmful emissions released into the environment by converting them into less harmful substances. However, this process also reduces the amount of oxygen available for combustion in the engine, resulting in reduced power and torque output. Additionally, removing …

01/17/2023 0 comment

Exhaust

Cost Of Replacing Exhaust Manifold – How To Find & Fix A Leak?

by Conner Mckay 11/01/2022

written by Conner Mckay

Between the engine’s cylinder head and the catalytic converter is where the exhaust manifold is situated. As the exhaust gas exits the cylinder head, it gathers it. In case of sustained damage, what is the cost of replacing exhaust manifold? The exhaust manifold gathers the hot exhaust gases that the engine pushes out of the cylinder head, increasing pressure. Some exhaust manifolds are made to withstand the intense heat produced by the exhaust gases leaving each individual cylinder while they …

11/01/2022 0 comment

Exhaust

Lacquer Thinner Catalytic Converter Cleaner: Does It Work?

by Conner Mckay 09/13/2022

written by Conner Mckay

Cleaning a catalytic converter is not an easy task. The most reasonable question one might encounter is one for a product for cleaning it. A vehicle’s catalytic converter can accumulate emissions while oxidizing the car’s carbon emissions. Therefore, cleaning the catalytic converter is necessary to maintain a perfect running vehicle. One of the products for cleaning your catalytic converter is the Lacquer Thinner catalytic converter cleaner. The Lacquer Thinner cleaner is a metal surface cleaning agent, but it can also …

09/13/2022 0 comment