In 2015, David brought you his holiday gift guide via our Insight blog, but this year he took his gift guide live! He and Arrow SI fellow technology geek Kristen Walker, have spent 2016 trying out the newest and most popular techie gadgets to buy for the geeks in their lives (even if itâs themselves!) David and Kristen discuss some of the hottest items in 2016, like the Amazon Echo Dot, Logitec Remote, Fitbit, Arlo Home Monitoring and more!
There are a number of additional reasons for converter failure, and a variety of common engine management components that should be checked when replacing a converter. Overheated, Melted or Broken. 1  Throttle Body Injector. 2  Fuel Injectors.
Because catalytic converters can be expensive to replace, some car owners cut corners and rig the exhaust system so that their car functions without one. When it comes to catalytic converter repair cost estimates, many car owners balk at the price. Repairing or replacing a catalytic converter can cost close to $2,000. In order to properly filter hydrocarbons and reduce your car's emissions, catalytic converters use precious metals such as platinum or palladium. These are expensive for mechanics to purchase, resulting in a higher repair cost.