Hi. I have this 2001 Honda Civic. I noticed that it guzzles a lot of fuel. I diagnosed it and discovered that the catalyst converter had been tampered with.

My mechanic suggested that in lieu of replacing it - as this would come at a huge cost - that I should get a panel beater to contrap an alternative solution.

What I need to know is, would this contraption by the panel beater solve the overly high fuel consumption by my car?

However, my brother thought this alternative solution would do more harm to the vehicle.

Please, what do you think?

Thanks.

Esejojo: Hi. I have this 2001 Honda Civic. I noticed that it guzzles a lot of fuel. I diagnosed it and discovered that the catalyst converter had been tampered with.

My mechanic suggested that in lieu of replacing it - as this would come at a huge cost - that I should get a panel beater to contrap an alternative solution.

What I need to know is, would this contraption by the panel beater solve the overly high fuel consumption by my car?

However, my brother thought this alternative solution would do more harm to the vehicle.

Please, what do you think?

Thanks.

Ignore that clown of a mechanic. Follow what's right. Replace that catalytic converter.

Getting a 2001 (tokumbor) catalytic converter is possible but difficult considering it is 13years old! On the other hand a new one is readily available, just contact luvinghubby(run a search), mean while blocking your exhaust with wires and nets will damage your engine in the long run.

Just out of curiosity what are your scan code results that made you conclude your catalyst is bad?

There are also short cuts when your catalyst is bad which involve using extenders to fool the "brainbox" into believing the catalyst is functioning properly (this is illegal in many countries except for nigeria) this is less invasive and will only take a few minutes.