2005 Nissan Altima catalytic converter needs to be replaced
JHJOHNSON3
MEMBER
2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
90,000 MILES
What are the ramifications of not replacing the catalytic converter?
The dealer quoted a price of $1200 -> $1500.
Why does it cost so much to replace the catalytic converter?
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 AT 10:32 AM
1 Reply
RASMATAZ
MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS
Defective catalytic converter will suffocate the engine and reduce the volumemetric efficiency in other words the engine is not breathing properly. You can use a test pipe as you wish but come state emission inspection you have to put one On.
Why $$$$ for Cat-maybe bcuz what its made of Platinum and Palladium