Catalytic converter broken
I have a 2003 Honda Civic. I believe my catalytic converter has broken up inside since every now and then I hear rattles and the engine light came on. I was trying to see what my options were. I know it is not a part that the car needs to run however I don't want my engine to get damaged due to clogged up exhaust. But it is a pretty expensive part. I just need advice on wether I should clean it out with cleaner and chill or would that be a waste of time and I should just replace it?
P.S. I'm a broke college student, I'm trying to see whatever is more cost effective. But if you guys think it should be replaced I understand. Which begs the question I've seen some aftermarket cheap cats, are they worth it?
Sorry for the long story and a big thank you to whomever chooses to answer this.
You can't clean it if it's rattling and the cheap aftermarket units don't work for very long. If you can find a reasonably priced California approved or a low mileage used one, that would be best.
If the check engine light is lit in the vehicle, then instead of guessing, you need to have a shop attach an OBD code reader and see if the catalytic converter is what is causing the CEL or something else
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