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Brandon

Verified Purchaser

42025-02-02
2002-2006 Honda CR-V 2.4L L4 | Front Catalytic Converter | OE#18160PPAA00/16167 - PHILTOP

Our 2003 CR-V at 250K miles has been throwing P0420 codes intermittently for about a year. P0420 indicates catalytic convertor is not operating efficiently; in our case, it's 22 years old and has a quarter million miles, so it's just tired.This convertor is a bit smaller diameter than the OEM convertor but has a similar heft. The inclusion of new hardware and gaskets is a nice touch as there's no way that crusty, heat cycled fasteners can be effectively reused.Installation was relatively quick (five bolts and an O2 sensor) and took about an hour of leisurely wrenching on ramps. Fit was accurate and did not require bending, bashing, or fabbing. There was more than enough slack in the exhaust hangers to make up the 1/16 to 1/8" difference. Since it's a bolt in unit, it may not be the answer if thieves cut out your catalytic converter beyond the flanges.I've cleared the codes and have noticed no leaks, unusual smells, nor degradation of performance. The P0420 has not popped again, indicating that it's doing its job. For under $100, this is a very quick way of replacing an end-of-life cat to make a vehicle sellable or pass OBD2 scan emissions if your area requires them.Good value.

Brandon

Verified Purchaser

42025-02-02
2002-2006 Honda CR-V 2.4L L4 | Catalytic Converter - PHILTOP

Our 2003 CR-V at 250K miles has been throwing P0420 codes intermittently for about a year. P0420 indicates catalytic convertor is not operating efficiently; in our case, it's 22 years old and has a quarter million miles, so it's just tired.This convertor is a bit smaller diameter than the OEM convertor but has a similar heft. The inclusion of new hardware and gaskets is a nice touch as there's no way that crusty, heat cycled fasteners can be effectively reused.Installation was relatively quick (five bolts and an O2 sensor) and took about an hour of leisurely wrenching on ramps. Fit was accurate and did not require bending, bashing, or fabbing. There was more than enough slack in the exhaust hangers to make up the 1/16 to 1/8" difference. Since it's a bolt in unit, it may not be the answer if thieves cut out your catalytic converter beyond the flanges.I've cleared the codes and have noticed no leaks, unusual smells, nor degradation of performance. The P0420 has not popped again, indicating that it's doing its job. For under $100, this is a very quick way of replacing an end-of-life cat to make a vehicle sellable or pass OBD2 scan emissions if your area requires them.Good value.

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