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Catalytic Converter Cleaner: Miracle Fix or Temporary Band-Aid?

Why Catalytic Converter Cleaner Rarely Works Long-Term Quick Summary A catalytic converter cleaner may, in certain cases listed below, temporarily eliminate a P0420 or P0430 trouble code. 1) Your cat is borderline failing and has carbon buildup or deposits that are reducing the converter’s efficiency 2) The underlying problem is due to excessive oil consumption, coolant leaks, or running rich, which has fouled but not damaged the catalyst 3) You catch it early, before the substrate is physically degraded Catalytic Converter Cleaners Don’t Work When: 1) The catalyst substrate is … Read More