Customer Reviews

adam h.

Verified Purchaser

52026-04-11
2006-2011 Honda Civic 1.8L L4 | Catalytic Converter | OE#18160RNAA00/16448 - PHILTOP

I recently replaced the catalytic converter on my 2009 Subaru Forester with the PHILTOP Catalytic Converter, and I have to say, I'm pretty pleased with the purchase. Installation was straightforward, and I managed to do it myself without too much trouble, which is always a plus in my book.Right after the installation, I noticed a significant improvement in my car's performance. The engine felt smoother, and I didn’t hear any of those annoying exhaust noises that had developed over time. It’s also great to know it’s EPA compliant, so I can feel good about my environmental impact while driving.A few weeks in, there haven't been any issues, and my check engine light remains off, which was my main concern when making the switch. Overall, I think this is a solid choice if you're looking for a replacement catalytic converter for your Subaru. Good quality and a reasonable price—definitely worth considering if you’re in the same boat.

Snowflake

Verified Purchaser

52026-08-27
2002-2006 Toyota Camry 2.4L L4; 2004-2006 Toyota Solara 2.4L L4 | Front Catalytic Converter | OE#1741028450/55435 - PHILTOP

This catalytic converter matched up well with the original on my Tacoma. The mounting points lined up properly and everything fit without needing any modifications. Once installed, the exhaust was noticeably quieter and the truck was running smoothly again. The construction feels solid and it was a straightforward replacement for the worn converter.

adam h.

Verified Purchaser

52026-04-11
2002-2006 Toyota Camry 2.4L L4; 2004-2006 Toyota Solara 2.4L L4 | Front Catalytic Converter | OE#1741028450/55435 - PHILTOP

I recently replaced the catalytic converter on my 2009 Subaru Forester with the PHILTOP Catalytic Converter, and I have to say, I'm pretty pleased with the purchase. Installation was straightforward, and I managed to do it myself without too much trouble, which is always a plus in my book.Right after the installation, I noticed a significant improvement in my car's performance. The engine felt smoother, and I didn’t hear any of those annoying exhaust noises that had developed over time. It’s also great to know it’s EPA compliant, so I can feel good about my environmental impact while driving.A few weeks in, there haven't been any issues, and my check engine light remains off, which was my main concern when making the switch. Overall, I think this is a solid choice if you're looking for a replacement catalytic converter for your Subaru. Good quality and a reasonable price—definitely worth considering if you’re in the same boat.

WesleyG

Verified Purchaser

52025-12-08
2002-2006 Toyota Camry 2.4L L4; 2004-2006 Toyota Solara 2.4L L4 | Front Catalytic Converter | OE#1741028450/55435 - PHILTOP

Unit seems to be a perfect fit. This is normally the kind of work I would do myself but the cat that was on the car was not in 2 pieces, and this one is. I handed it off to my mechanic friend for the work and he made it fit fine but I didn't get under the car to see how he did it. This is definitely not a beginner friendly replacement part, the instructions are just kinda crap-generic instructions and don't help you unless you already know what you're doing. All in all this is a great replacement part for the price, I just wouldn't recommend giving this job a shot unless you've got a lot of experience or have a mechanic friend on standby.