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Long term catalytic converter maintenance, THE RIGHT WAY

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 12TRDTacoma, Nov 18, 2012.

  1. Dec 1, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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    12TRDTacoma

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    The only time you waste is the time spent thinking its gonna work and bolting and unbolting the cats.
     
  2. Dec 1, 2012 at 12:51 PM
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    Well there U go. That's the time you saved me. Thanks.
     
  3. Dec 1, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    Well, I’m not trying to make believers, but there are many reasons why a cat can be bad. It can be melted, or it can be only dirty because you let a spark plug to misfire, and many other reasons.
    In my case, I had my doubts about acid washing, but why not giving a try to spending $50 and a weekend?.
    Here is a link to what I did, and all the investigation I went through before trying this. It worked for me, maybe for others it will not. Mean while I’m very happy with all the money I saved.
    Again, it is each one personal decision to do this or not, however maybe if you read my thread and go through all the information I published there, maybe you start thinking about it again.
    Regards.
     
  4. Dec 1, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/241619-catalytic-converter-acid-wash.html

    Well, I’m not trying to make believers, but there are many reasons why a cat can be bad. It can be melted, or it can be only dirty because you let a spark plug to misfire, and many other reasons.
    In my case, I had my doubts about acid washing, but why not giving a try to spending $50 and a weekend?.
    Here is a link to what I did, and all the investigation I went through before trying this. It worked for me, maybe for others it will not. Mean while I’m very happy with all the money I saved.
    Again, it is each one personal decision to do this or not, however maybe if you read my thread and go through all the information I published there, maybe you start thinking about it again.
    Regards.
     
  5. Dec 1, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    We have a video showing that cleaning does work and you claiming it doesn't. Looks like you lack evidence, buddy.
     
  6. Dec 2, 2012 at 11:38 AM
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