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Between a rav4 2010 and corolla 2010 which is advisable to buy considering maintenance, durability and cost.

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Hi Guys, I did a scan on my 2009 Corolla S and it gave a P0420 Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). The Mech recommended I replace the catalyst (indomie) which he gave me a quote of 85K for original one. While another one that can fit is 45K (this is not the follow come according to him).

Another option is for him to remove it and when I have the funds, he will buy another one and put it. He said the engine may be affectted because it is not breathing well due to the bad catalyst. The implication of removing the catalyst is higher fuel consumption from what he said.

I don't have 85K to cough out in the PMB's era, and I am not too clear on the implications of taking out the catalyst.

Please the gurus in the house I need the following clarifications

1. How much does the original Catalyst for 2009 Corolla S cost?
2. Is the "worked one" a good replacement part instead of the follow come?
3. What is the impact on my fuel consumption if the catalyst is removed?
4. Can the catalyst be repaired? (I saw a video on Youtube by Scotty Kilmer where it was soaked and washed overnight and it was restored to performance)
5. Any reliable mechanic in Abuja should also indicate so I can get a second professional opinion

cc
autojosh
nurey
GAZZUZ
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chikenicholas:
Hi Guys, I did a scan on my 2009 Corolla S and it gave a P0420 Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). The Mech recommended I replace the catalyst (indomie) which he gave me a quote of 85K for original one. While another one that can fit is 45K (this is not the follow come according to him).

Another option is for him to remove it and when I have the funds, he will buy another one and put it. He said the engine may be affectted because it is not breathing well due to the bad catalyst. The implication of removing the catalyst is higher fuel consumption from what he said.

I don't have 85K to cough out in the PMB's era, and I am not too clear on the implications of taking out the catalyst.

Please the gurus in the house I need the following clarifications

1. How much does the original Catalyst for 2009 Corolla S cost?
2. Is the "worked one" a good replacement part instead of the follow come?
3. What is the impact on my fuel consumption if the catalyst is removed?
4. Can the catalyst be repaired? (I saw a video on Youtube by Scotty Kilmer where it was soaked and washed overnight and it was restored to performance)
5. Any reliable mechanic in Abuja should also indicate so I can get a second professional opinion

cc
autojosh
nurey
GAZZUZ
autologic

etc

cc kingreign

chikenicholas:
Hi Guys, I did a scan on my 2009 Corolla S and it gave a P0420 Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). The Mech recommended I replace the catalyst (indomie) which he gave me a quote of 85K for original one. While another one that can fit is 45K (this is not the follow come according to him).

Another option is for him to remove it and when I have the funds, he will buy another one and put it. He said the engine may be affectted because it is not breathing well due to the bad catalyst. The implication of removing the catalyst is higher fuel consumption from what he said.

I don't have 85K to cough out in the PMB's era, and I am not too clear on the implications of taking out the catalyst.

Please the gurus in the house I need the following clarifications

1. How much does the original Catalyst for 2009 Corolla S cost?
2. Is the "worked one" a good replacement part instead of the follow come?
3. What is the impact on my fuel consumption if the catalyst is removed?
4. Can the catalyst be repaired? (I saw a video on Youtube by Scotty Kilmer where it was soaked and washed overnight and it was restored to performance)
5. Any reliable mechanic in Abuja should also indicate so I can get a second professional opinion

cc
autojosh
nurey
GAZZUZ
autologic

etc

Take out the catalyst, drive without catalyst till you can afford the 85k, else na money for new engine you go dey find

NB Don't allow them put any wire-wire, work-work contraption in you exhaust system

thebigkendo:


Take out the catalyst, drive without catalyst till you can afford the 85k, else na money for new engine you go dey find

NB Don't allow them put any wire-wire, work-work contraption in you exhaust system

I know people who have been victims of mechanics with a lack of knowledge of fundamentals of automotive technology dont be a statistic

Hello house, I noticed a Nissan frontier, I started using recently from office was consuming more fuel than usual. I took it to a mechanic yesterday and he told me that d catalyst was removed hence d reason for d high consumption of fuel.
He told to buy catalyst and that any Nissan catalyst can work on d vehicle.
Pls, gurus in the house how true is that statement and wat is the cost and where can I get a good Nissan catalyst?
Thanks

Good day house, is it advisable to get GAC 2015 saloon car. What’s the durability and maintenance like?
Thanks

Good morning House, pls help me out. My Nissan Sentra suddenly stop when I was driving since then it has refuse to start. Electrician have checked it everything seem to be okay put he is suspecting one of the position camshaft sensor. What else can cause a motion vehicle to stop without any prior notice?

Thanks

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Spanishmario:
Good day house, is it advisable to get GAC 2015 saloon car. What’s the durability and maintenance like?
Thanks

Do not buy any of those Chinese vehicles except if gifted brand new. Sourcing for parts is really difficult.

Franknerd:
Hello house, I noticed a Nissan frontier, I started using recently from office was consuming more fuel than usual. I took it to a mechanic yesterday and he told me that d catalyst was removed hence d reason for d high consumption of fuel.
He told to buy catalyst and that any Nissan catalyst can work on d vehicle.
Pls, gurus in the house how true is that statement and wat is the cost and where can I get a good Nissan catalyst?
Thanks

I doubt if a removed Cat can cause increase in fuel consumption. Something else is probably wrong.

Franknerd:
Hello house, I noticed a Nissan frontier, I started using recently from office was consuming more fuel than usual. I took it to a mechanic yesterday and he told me that d catalyst was removed hence d reason for d high consumption of fuel.
He told to buy catalyst and that any Nissan catalyst can work on d vehicle.
Pls, gurus in the house how true is that statement and wat is the cost and where can I get a good Nissan catalyst?
Thanks

your fuel consumption is caused by the fact that oxygen sensor defouler wasn't fixed to the pipe when the catalyst was removed. Also scan the car and work with the codes. Also don't a fix a different catalyst from another nissan or other brands fix an exact catalyst or go for OEM with the capacity of what was removed.

Spanishmario:
Good day house, is it advisable to get GAC 2015 saloon car. What’s the durability and maintenance like?
Thanks

As long as it's in good working condition after thorough inspection you are good to go

FAFS15:
Good morning House, pls help me out. My Nissan Sentra suddenly stop when I was driving since then it has refuse to start. Electrician have checked it everything seem to be okay put he is suspecting one of the position camshaft sensor. What else can cause a motion vehicle to stop without any prior notice?

Thanks

yes the nissan engine has 2 position sensor that goes bad and makes the engine not to start. if he has checked fuel pump, fuses spark plugs and he is sure they are fine then he can change that to ascertain the situation.

Still awaiting answers to this please...

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chikenicholas:
Hi Guys, I did a scan on my 2009 Corolla S and it gave a P0420 Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). The Mech recommended I replace the catalyst (indomie) which he gave me a quote of 85K for original one. While another one that can fit is 45K (this is not the follow come according to him).

Another option is for him to remove it and when I have the funds, he will buy another one and put it. He said the engine may be affectted because it is not breathing well due to the bad catalyst. The implication of removing the catalyst is higher fuel consumption from what he said.

I don't have 85K to cough out in the PMB's era, and I am not too clear on the implications of taking out the catalyst.

Please the gurus in the house I need the following clarifications

1. How much does the original Catalyst for 2009 Corolla S cost?
2. Is the "worked one" a good replacement part instead of the follow come?
3. What is the impact on my fuel consumption if the catalyst is removed?
4. Can the catalyst be repaired? (I saw a video on Youtube by Scotty Kilmer where it was soaked and washed overnight and it was restored to performance)
5. Any reliable mechanic in Abuja should also indicate so I can get a second professional opinion

cc
autojosh
nurey
GAZZUZ
autologic

etc

chikenicholas:
Still awaiting answers to this please...

WHAT IS A CATALYST

The car catalyst turns harmful gases going out of the engine into environmental gases. It contains special metals that reacts easily with harmful gases produced.

overtime catalyst breaks down and may block the passage way of the exhaust causing buildup which may lead to engine failure. later designs were done to breakup and disperse out through the exhaust

WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN CATALYST FAILS
if the mechanic checks and says catalyst has failed never allow him to build anything that looks like catalyst because they use substandard materials which later breakdown into particles eventually blocking the exhaust passage and back to square 1 or worse frying pan to fire (total destruction/disintegration of engine)

WHAT CAN I DO THEN WHEN CATALYST FAILS?
The best and most appropriate thing to do is buy a brand new OEM replacement for the vehicle in question

or
if a catalyst replacement is too expensive weld a straight pipe to replace the pot of the catalyst then buy oxygen sensor defouler (cost 5k each) and weld to the exhaust pipe before bolting the oxygen sensor. so the amount of oxygen sensor would determine the among of the defouler you will buy. With that you won't have error codes associated with oxygen sensor which can lead to increased fuel economy.
the downside to this is harmful gases would be released to the environment.

Thanks Nurey

nurey:


WHAT IS A CATALYST

The car catalyst turns harmful gases going out of the engine into environmental gases. It contains special metals that reacts easily with harmful gases produced.

overtime catalyst breaks down and may block the passage way of the exhaust causing buildup which may lead to engine failure. later designs were done to breakup and disperse out through the exhaust

WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN CATALYST FAILS
if the mechanic checks and says catalyst has failed never allow him to build anything that looks like catalyst because they use substandard materials which later breakdown into particles eventually blocking the exhaust passage and back to square 1 or worse frying pan to fire (total destruction/disintegration of engine)

WHAT CAN I DO THEN WHEN CATALYST FAILS?
The best and most appropriate thing to do is buy a brand new OEM replacement for the vehicle in question

or
if a catalyst replacement is too expensive weld a straight pipe to replace the pot of the catalyst then buy oxygen sensor defouler (cost 5k each) and weld to the exhaust pipe before bolting the oxygen sensor. so the amount of oxygen sensor would determine the among of the defouler you will buy. With that you won't have error codes associated with oxygen sensor which can lead to increased fuel economy.
the downside to this is harmful gases would be released to the environment.

nurey:


yes the nissan engine has 2 position sensor that goes bad and makes the engine not to start. if he has checked fuel pump, fuses spark plugs and he is sure they are fine then he can change that to ascertain the situation.

Okay bro I will follow what you've said.

chikenicholas:
Hi Guys, I did a scan on my 2009 Corolla S and it gave a P0420 Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). The Mech recommended I replace the catalyst (indomie) which he gave me a quote of 85K for original one. While another one that can fit is 45K (this is not the follow come according to him).

Another option is for him to remove it and when I have the funds, he will buy another one and put it. He said the engine may be affectted because it is not breathing well due to the bad catalyst. The implication of removing the catalyst is higher fuel consumption from what he said.

I don't have 85K to cough out in the PMB's era, and I am not too clear on the implications of taking out the catalyst.

Please the gurus in the house I need the following clarifications

1. How much does the original Catalyst for 2009 Corolla S cost?
2. Is the "worked one" a good replacement part instead of the follow come?
3. What is the impact on my fuel consumption if the catalyst is removed?
4. Can the catalyst be repaired? (I saw a video on Youtube by Scotty Kilmer where it was soaked and washed overnight and it was restored to performance)
5. Any reliable mechanic in Abuja should also indicate so I can get a second professional opinion

cc
autojosh
nurey
GAZZUZ
autologic

etc

P0420 code definition
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

What the P0420 code means
The purpose of the catalytic converter is to break down harmful pollutants that are created during the combustion cycle. By using fine platinum and gold meshes to filter exhaust fumes, the catalytic converter is able to reduce the emissions expelled from the exhaust pipe.

The catalytic converter has two oxygen sensors. One oxygen sensor is positioned in front (upstream) of the catalytic converter and the other oxygen sensor is positioned at the rear (downstream).

If the upstream oxygen sensor is working properly, its readings should fluctuate from when the car is at operating temperature and when running in a closed loop. If the downstream oxygen sensor is working properly, and there isn't an issue with the catalytic converter, its readings should remain steady.

When the oxygen sensors have readings that are similar to each other, it is an indication that the catalytic converter is not working as intended. If the voltage of the downstream oxygen sensor decreases, and begins to fluctuate like the upstream oxygen sensor, it means that the oxygen levels are too high and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will store the P0420 trouble code.

Catalytic converters are not normally a "wear" type item, that is they are not designed to wear out and need replacement. If they have failed, it is likely due to something else that caused it to fail. This is what a P0420 means in simplified terms.

Some suggested steps for troubleshooting and fixing a P0420 error code include:

Check for exhaust leaks at the manifold, pipes, catalytic converter. Repair as required.

check the oxygen sensor- The oxygen sensor in front of the catalytic converter normally has a fluctuating waveform. The waveform of the sensor behind the converter should be more steady).

Inspect the downstream heated oxygen sensor, replace if necessary

Replace the catalytic converter (last thing to check)

Thanks for this, its quite informative.

In addition to the P0420 error code, there was also an Engine misfire code which I guess is responsible for the P0420 error code.

CarMecx:


P0420 code definition
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

What the P0420 code means
The purpose of the catalytic converter is to break down harmful pollutants that are created during the combustion cycle. By using fine platinum and gold meshes to filter exhaust fumes, the catalytic converter is able to reduce the emissions expelled from the exhaust pipe.

The catalytic converter has two oxygen sensors. One oxygen sensor is positioned in front (upstream) of the catalytic converter and the other oxygen sensor is positioned at the rear (downstream).

If the upstream oxygen sensor is working properly, its readings should fluctuate from when the car is at operating temperature and when running in a closed loop. If the downstream oxygen sensor is working properly, and there isn't an issue with the catalytic converter, its readings should remain steady.

When the oxygen sensors have readings that are similar to each other, it is an indication that the catalytic converter is not working as intended. If the voltage of the downstream oxygen sensor decreases, and begins to fluctuate like the upstream oxygen sensor, it means that the oxygen levels are too high and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will store the P0420 trouble code.

Catalytic converters are not normally a "wear" type item, that is they are not designed to wear out and need replacement. If they have failed, it is likely due to something else that caused it to fail. This is what a P0420 means in simplified terms.

Some suggested steps for troubleshooting and fixing a P0420 error code include:

Check for exhaust leaks at the manifold, pipes, catalytic converter. Repair as required.

check the oxygen sensor- The oxygen sensor in front of the catalytic converter normally has a fluctuating waveform. The waveform of the sensor behind the converter should be more steady).

Inspect the downstream heated oxygen sensor, replace if necessary

Replace the catalytic converter (last thing to check)

atelysir:
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09051667474
08130792643

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please house I am using an automatic transmission car I recently notice that the moment the engine is working for about an hour the gear begins to vibrate and won't enter reverse until I park the car for about 2-3 hrs.
I want gurus in the house to advice me on what to do or does it mean the gear is developing problem.

teeytimi:
please house I am using an automatic transmission car I recently notice that the moment the engine is working for about an hour the gear begins to vibrate and won't enter reverse until I park the car for about 2-3 hrs.
I want gurus in the house to advice me on what to do or does it mean the gear is developing problem.

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