Catalytic Converter Recycling Plant

Catalytic Converter Recycling Plant FAQ

Why its important to recycle catalytic converters?

Catalytic converters are full of precious metals that can be recycled, and metal recycling plants are willing to pay top dollar for your cat converter. More altruistic reasons to recycle your cat converter include helping to protect the environment and reducing the recyclable materials that take up space in our landfills or junkyards.

How to replace the catalytic converter?

How to Replace a Catalytic ConverterRaise the vehicle, preferably at both the front and rear, high enough for you to slide underneath and work comfortably.Disconnect and remove the O2 sensors from the catalytic converter. Most cars built after 1996 will have one sensor before the converter and another after it.Remove the bad catalytic converter. Depending on whether it's OEM or not and/or how old the car is, it may be welded in, it may be welded on one ...Using a sanding block or gasket cleaner on a drill, thoroughly clean the flanges on the manifold/muffler/exhaust pipe if so equipped.Remove the rest of the exhaust and hangers that need replacement.Compare the pipe sizes of the new converter and the existing pipe. ...Install any new exhaust pipes prior to installing the new catalytic converter. Don't forget new gaskets.Making sure you get flow direction correct and install new donut gaskets, install the new converter.Start the engine and check for leaks. Admire your work. Have you ever replaced a catalytic converter?

What is the bad catalytic converter symptoms?

Rattling noises from under the vehicle are another symptom of a bad or failing catalytic converter. If a catalytic converter becomes old or damaged internally from excessively rich fuel mixtures, the catalyst coated honeycomb meshes on the inside of the converter can collapse or break apart, causing a rattle.

How much is a catalytic converter worth?

The average price of a catalytic converter ranges between $800 and $1,200 on the converter unit alone but it can easily go up to $3,000 or more if you own an exotic or luxury car. It does not include other fees like taxes and labor charges.