hello

went to go get a california smog test today. 1990 22re

my nox were to high failed and the other #s were high but not fail #s

had to go get a new catalyic converter

so my ?


the catalyic converter i had on there before only lasted 5 to 6 yrs with 50 thousand mile on it.. is that good or bad?

how long do they last?

let me know thanks

 

Running bad fuel, failing 02 sensor causing rich condition, just a few possibilites. I take it that the old one was not a OEM alot of after market cats are not made as well and last as long as OEM's. Its a big racket in California selling Aftermarket cats for as little as $150.00 installed.

You will probably if you keep the truck will have to do it again 5 or 6 years from now.

 

yes the old one was not oem it came from midas

 

The aftermarket ones commonly sold in CA do not last anywhere near the life of the original OEMs. I just had one replaced that lasted 4 years.