What causes a vehicle to sputter?
One of the most common causes of a sputtering engine is an issue with the vehicle’s fuel system—the filter, pump, and injectors. Since the fuel filter, pump, and injectors work together as part of one interconnected system, dirt and debris need only clog one part to cause the others to fail.
What are the symptoms of a catalytic converter going bad?
Among the symptoms of a bad catalytic converter are:
- Sluggish engine performance.
- Reduced acceleration.
- Dark exhaust smoke.
- The smell of sulfur or rotten eggs from the exhaust.
- Excessive heat under the vehicle.
What does bad catalytic converter sound like?
Rattling Noises. Your catalytic converter consists of small, honeycomb-shaped components that can cause a rattling sound when broken. If your catalytic converter is broken, this rattling should be loudest when the car starts, and should get worse over time.
How much is a California catalytic converter?
More Vehicle Specific Estimates & Costs
| Type of Catalytic Converter | Price as of 05/2017 | OEM Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| BAP California Legal Direct Fit Catalytic Converter | $335.95 | 840301 |
| Magnaflow 49 State Legal Direct Fit Catalytic Converter | $388.54 | 93200, 18318 |
| BAP 49 State Legal Direct Fit Catalytic Converter | $320.95 |
Can I use a non California catalytic converter?
In all other states that are not mentioned above, EPA-compliant aftermarket catalytic converters may be used for all repairs regardless of whether the vehicle was certified as legal for sale in the state of California.
How do I know if my catalytic converter is California legal?
Aftermarket catalytic converters must be exempted from California’s anti-tampering laws in order to be legally sold and installed in the state. To determine the correct catalytic converter part number for your vehicle, you will need its make, model, model year, engine size and test group/engine family designation.
Why are catalytic converters so expensive in California?
It really comes down to commodity pricing of rare, expensive, precious metals. It is fairly expensive to use enough of these metals in your catalytic converter to effectively reduce emissions, and this is the main controller of cost.
How much is a catalytic converter worth in scrap?
| Metal/Material | Current Price |
|---|---|
| Exotic Cat Exotic catalytic converters are from foreign cars. GET QUOTE VIEW METAL DETAILS | $500.00/each |
| High Grade Domestic Cat Off domestic cars. GET QUOTE VIEW METAL DETAILS | $145.00/each |
| Pre-Domestic Cat Pre-Domestic Cat. GET QUOTE VIEW METAL DETAILS | $27.00/each |