DEC Catalytic Converters

[Grant Lenahan]

Typically, they will last quite a long time - say 150k. But if you  
run rich, or burn oil, or in some cases run lean, you can damage them  
early.

For instance, a failed o2 sensor will eventually kill a cat.

Grant
On May 29, 2008, at 8:24 AM, Dan DiBiase wrote:

> I'm curious as to what would cause a need for new cats on an 8-year- 
> old car....? I'm starting to look at things like this as my car ages.
> I am looking at a TB change in about 15k miles and stuff like  
> having to replace the cats in a couple of years makes me nervous!
>
>  Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Larson <westcoast at mypowerpipe.com>
> To: b.blevins at myactv.net; quattrolist <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:42:57 PM
> Subject: Re:  DEC Catalytic Converters
>
> You asked:  "Hi All, My 2000 A6 2.8 quattro Avant is in need of new  
> catalytic
> converters. I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has used, or has
> experience with, Diversified Enviromental Cat (D.E.C.) converters  
> on their
> Audi, or C5 bodied A6 in particular. I understand they are near O.E.M.
> quality, but before I go aftermarket I'd like some BTDT info...     
> Thanks
> for any help you can offer!"    Brian
>
>
>
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>
> I sell 'em, and I use 'em on my own cars.  Only one that's held up  
> on my
> 90 20v, and they've been in my A6 for about 5 years.
> They even supply some CA legal OBD2 converters.  John
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