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My buddy's muffler shop told him to do the same thing. But my buddy is hardheaded and is going to a mechanic. Just to pay someone money to tell him to buy a new Cat and install it. It's probably gonna cost him $1,100.😢
@@fordresurrectionest9556 wow I’m sorry to hear that. I’m not saying it’s a guaranteed fix, this method may not work for everyone, but for a small $10 investment it’s worth a shot before spending a small fortune.
@@onlyletisrickolous it may work for you or maybe it won’t but for a $10 investment it is definitely worth a try. Please keep me posted on that. Also, even if it helps keep your check in engine light out long enough to pass inspection. It’s a win.
@@ADSUPINTHIS lol I hear ya. So far the only detail DJI has released is the Sep 5th unveiling. Will it go on sale that day? We won’t know until then. But if I get any other details, I will be sure to keep everyone up to date
I sprayed this on my FILTHY vinyl siding... before I even got the pressure washer wand in my hand, the dirt, grime, and mold was all but gone. AMAZING Product. House looks almost new.
One thing I did notice in the video is that he is using his dominate left hand. If anyone is a right hand dominate, that person will have a hard time doing this because there is really not enough room if you are on the ground underneath the car when doing the back transmission mount.
I’m right handed, I just use whichever hand will help me get the job done. If someone can lift the car higher I don’t think it would difficult to get the job done regardless of whether left or right handed.
Always great to hear feedback from viewers whom I’ve helped. Thank you for watching my video. I hope you’ll subscribe for future uploads. I’m working on a few more DIYs for this Sonic and other vehicles.
@@tomglide6132 lol. Sorry about that. It was hot out and I didn’t have the car running. But yeah I should’ve closed the door for that brief moment. With that said, thanks for putting up with my video. 😂
@@alvinsyquia2263 thanks for watching my video. Please keep in mind that this may not work for all situations, but at $10 a can, it’s definitely worth a shot. Please subscribe for future updates & DIY’s.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. To be honest I didn’t think it was going to work, for a money I thought you were about to blow up your Catalytic converter and your muffler but I’m glad that you didn’t for you and because I have the same problem in my truck
@@gerardoespinoza7202 this is simply a cleaner there is no way this would harm the exhaust. Some people go as far as removing the CAT and soaking it in soapy water to clean it. In this case, once you use the sea foam, wait a few minutes for it to soak then turn the car on to blow out the sea-foam and the heat will completely dry out anything inside the exhaust system.
If you do an exact internet search for the following operations (which means putting each long phrase in quotation marks, such as “I am Groot”) you’ll find Chevrolet’s own Service Manual instructions: Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Battery Tray Replacement Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Rear Mount Replacement
Crushr how often do they have you check smog in your state? Do you have to have all your readiness monitors completed to pass smog? I am glad you got around putting on a new cat. I just replaced mine. You saved a lot of money.
@@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176 hi, and thanx for taking the time to watch my video. I really appreciate that. To answer your question, In my state “NY” we’re required to pass a smog test every 12 months. We’re allowed the following, up to two monitors to be in a "not ready" state for 1996 through 2000 vehicles and one monitor "not ready" for 2001 or newer model year vehicles. I’ve been good so far. Check engine light still off with approximately 201,550 miles on the odometer as of today. Now a question for you, was your CAT replacement expensive? Did you do it yourself? Just want to know for myself if and when the time comes for me to replace mine. Looks like a pretty easy DIY project.
@@crushrreviews At 240K miles my cat finally gave up. I may try soaking my old cat in a solution like lacquer thinner. Before I talk about the putting on of a converter let me say how disappointed I am in the warranty of the new cats: 25K! The bogus 50K warranty is only for the outside of the cat. In a state like NY where you lay down a lot of salt I be enforcing the warranty may be next to impossible. I did the cat myself but was surprised at some of the things I had to go to. All catalytic converters are expensive as you well know so I got mine off of Rockauto. I buy a lot of stuff off of them and have had few troubles although they are not known for being great if things go south with a bad part. Here is the big education factor: If you get just a cat converter those old pipe expanders that you can borrow from Autozone or OreillyAuto such as www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/evertough/rental-tools-evertough-1-1-2-to-2-7-16-inch-tailpipe-expander/ren1/67096/v/a/2625/automotive-car-2002-buick-lesabre?q=exhaust+pipe+expander&pos=7 are not usually success in expanding exhaust pipe to slide your cat into. This one works on std. 16 gauge exhaust pipe with my Ryobi std. impact gun: www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumatic-Tool-78835-Stretcher/dp/B01JBICBJ4?th=1. It is $100 to $130 on amazon. Harbor freight has one for $150. The original Lisle tool sells for about $215. If you do a second one this tool will pay for itself in money and frustration. I used band clamps to connect it the new pipe. Although I originally bought std exhaust clamps they crumple the connections and make it more work to remove components in the future. I went whole hog and bought the catalytic converter, resonator line, and the muffler all new. In Calif. I had the choice of buying a new Magnaflow cat from Autozone or OreillyAuto for $1300 off the shelf. I chose the Rockauto's AP/Eastern for $540. I got mine without the resonator since it was cheaper to get the separate resonator with the extended exhaust and the muffler from OreillyAuto with their 20% off sale. The resonator assembly and muffler were another $290. I got the 2" and 2.5" in band clamps from amazon at half the price of the auto parts houses: $8 vs. $15. I have 4 six inch high railroad ties that I drove the car up on securely. I couldn't use my creeper since I am a overweight. Not a great idea. I also used permatex ultra red to connect the exhaust bands to the pipe. Jack stands would have been better. Although the resonator and the muffler were from Walker they look so much wimpier than the OEM original. Here is the only nice thing I can say. The last two smogs (two years apart as per Calif. smog check) I had to drive 250 miles to get my catalyst monitor to complete. With the new Eastern cat I drove less than 40 miles to get all of them except my evap monitor which we don't have to complete in Calif. Although I could have welded the joints I wanted to make sure everything worked before I finalized the deal. Hope this helps. i am thinking about getting a home lift for my cars since the 6 inches was close for my car. People report sales of Quickjacks on slickdeals if you are interested. Hope this helps.
PS with band clamps you want to check them for tightness after a short time due to the expansion and contraction of metals and the possible leakage of exhaust pipes. Hope I didn't miss anything. Feel free to ask more questions.
@@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176I actually own a Quickjack 5000, I honestly LOVE IT !! It has made working on my cars sooo much easier. Yes it’s up there in price, but it’s worth every dime. It’s made by Bendpak which has been around for decades and has been tested by the folks at Quickjack to show it far exceeds the rated capacity. I use mine without worries and no need for jack stands. I recently saw that VEVOR makes one also, but honestly it looks scary to me. I don’t think I could trust the VEVOR one. Maybe I’m wrong. But I’ll never know. The Quickjack goes on sale during FEMA and also COSTCO has good prices on it from time to time. They all ship from Quickjack anyway. I highly recommend. The Quickjack. I’ve owned it a few years now and it’s flawless. Maybe I’ll do a video on it for my subscribers. Haven’t done one already because there’s tons of videos on it.
I have the M70 and I can't seem to get an answer and that is when going across the wall why at one point does ALL the lights light up and then go off when you move it. What is it detecting? Thank you
Hi there, first I thank you for watching my video. I know that’s an error type behavior. Nothing wrong with your unit, it’s simply behaves that way when the wall it’s scanning is solid beyond its capability. Or multiple objects behind that section of the wall. I know this because I’ve had mine behave that way in the past. If it does that more often than now, I would contact the manufacturer and I’m sure they’d be happy to replace it for you.
I want to say a huge thank you for making this video, it was very informative and clear not only with video but with how easy it is to change these mounts out, I was gonna make one for others but now that I’ve seen this I will share this to my Chevy Sonic community. Again thank you for this video!
Hi, thanks for being a loyal subscriber. Yes the light and code are still gone. Although I’ve heard from others that have had no luck with the seafoam cleaning. I guess it all depends on your particular situation.
@@richardtorpey8087 thanks for checking out my video. The giveaway was this past Saturday. I’m sorry you missed it. Please be sure to subscribe so you’re notified when I upload videos and future giveaways.
@@goldbearbunny4787 sorry to hear that. I’ve had mine for a while now and it has worked great every time. Maybe you just picked up a defective one. I wouldn’t give up on it just yet. Maybe try an exchange.
This scooter is far from god is garbage everybody has the same issue with it u need to get a good one for it to work mine don’t even turn on i got it yesterday
Thanks for the concise explanation. Got this at HD yesterday, and it's definitely a better stud finder than my previous. I tend to get paranoid when hanging anything over 5 lbs (TVs, coat hangers, fold-away work desk, etc.), so not only finding the necessary studs, but the stud centers, does a lot to put me at ease. My latest project (which prompted me to buy this) is a 35-lb curtain fan I'll be placing over the door to the garage. This jumps to the front of the line of hazards on the wall in my home, so want to be sure I get it right.
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You are slowly creating a bigger and expensive problem for you. You are putting a temp patch on a problem. Budget yourself and fix it correctly. The Catalyst detects the mixture of gases created in the combustion chamber. Think about it.
Correction, the catalytic converter filters the exhaust coming from the exhaust manifold. It does not detect gases. That’s what the upstream and downstream oxygen sensors are for. Worst case scenario I would only have to replace the downstream sensor because the upstream sensor was removed for this treatment. It’s not uncommon for people to remove the CAT and simply soak it in soapy water to clean it internally. Explain to me how the cat detects anything? Lastly this car has high mileage as you can see in the video and the CAT has never been replaced. A little cleaning can’t hurt it any.
What does it matter. If it works you saved a good chunk of change. So change it now and spend probably 750-1500 or throw a can of seafoam in and maybe save 750-1500.
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