is there any way to clean a catalytic converter? need to pass tomorrow
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is there any way to clean a catalytic converter? need to pass tomorrow
I know about the guaranteed to pass stuff, but don't have time to run 2 tanks through my car
I need to pass tomorrow
I will replace it asap, but need to pass smog now so I can keep working to earn the bucks for it
I have read of the cat cleaner fluids
or will alcohol work if my cat is getting old(what would max ratio of gas to alcohol be?)
which it is I am sure,
I believe it is the orig, that would make it 250Kmi old
I need to pass tomorrow
I will replace it asap, but need to pass smog now so I can keep working to earn the bucks for it
I have read of the cat cleaner fluids
or will alcohol work if my cat is getting old(what would max ratio of gas to alcohol be?)
which it is I am sure,
I believe it is the orig, that would make it 250Kmi old
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Re: is there any way to clean a catalytic converter? need to pass tomorrow (HondaHeddie)
off to try alcohol
will seafoam revive a sick cat?
puuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrr
will seafoam revive a sick cat?
puuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrr
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Re: is there any way to clean a catalytic converter? need to pass tomorrow (HondaHeddie)
Sorry to say but there is on reviving method for cats. If you need to pass spend the $100 bucks on a stock replacement cat.
The best thing to do for a cat is to run it for ten or twenty minutes at 3-4000 rpm.
That will burn off any contaminates but that is it as far as I know.
When you get the smog check and you fail you can go to the DMV for an 30 day extension. You need the failed smog check report (VIR)
The best thing to do for a cat is to run it for ten or twenty minutes at 3-4000 rpm.
That will burn off any contaminates but that is it as far as I know.
When you get the smog check and you fail you can go to the DMV for an 30 day extension. You need the failed smog check report (VIR)
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Re: is there any way to clean a catalytic converter? need to pass tomorrow (thesmogman)
thank you man
I have about 40% mix denat alcohol in the tank now
if that dont work I will need to figure out how to get the cat
I cant get the ext, I have a ticket for driving w/ exp tag now
I have till dec 30, but need to have it reg'd today for work reasons
I have about 40% mix denat alcohol in the tank now
if that dont work I will need to figure out how to get the cat
I cant get the ext, I have a ticket for driving w/ exp tag now
I have till dec 30, but need to have it reg'd today for work reasons
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