Which one to buy?
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Wylie,Tx.
Which one to buy?
My 99 is in need of one catalytic converter but will replace both of course,the code is (P0420),I hear from a couple of shop's in my area that the cheap one's will not last long $120 per side at one shop,can someone point me in the direction of something similar to what came on this car from the factory because i would like to stay eco groovy to pass emissions and not be an outlaw.Thanks
Last edited by TZ99C5; May 2, 2010 at 01:40 AM.
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From: Dyer, IN
My 99 is in need of one catalytic converter because of the check engine light is on code (P0420).I hear from a couple of shop's in my area that the cheap one's will not last long $120 per side,can someone point me in the direction of what came on this car from the factory because i would like to stay eco groovy to pass emissions and not be an outlaw.Thanks
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 103
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From: Wylie,Tx.
The people i purchased the car from took it to there local chevy dealer and thats what they were told,and i went to my local muffler shop they did a scan and he said the same,everything looks original on the car so i wouldn't doubt that it could use new 02 sensor's,car has 160,000 miles and runs great!
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
I use AC Delco 02 sensors, didn't want to take a chance with the aftermarket ones. You can get the O2 checked with a Tech2 or an HP Tuner if you have access to one, but if you have to pay to have it checked it may be cheaper to just replace the one in question. Then clear the codes and see if that takes care of it. If the dealer actually tested to find the problem they may have found the rear O2 was working properly and told the previous owner the cat was bad.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,450
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From: Dyer, IN
The people i purchased the car from took it to there local chevy dealer and thats what they were told,and i went to my local muffler shop they did a scan and he said the same,everything looks original on the car so i wouldn't doubt that it could use new 02 sensor's,car has 160,000 miles and runs great!
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