Roger wrote:
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> My '98 Honda Accord EXL 4 cyl needing a catalytic converter. 113000 miles of
> mostly highway driving - check engine light came on so i took it ot the
> dealer. The dealer said it needs a catalytic converter. And that they want
> $800 for the Honda model, which i think is way too much.
>
> Can i do any damage to the vehicle running it until i can get a cat
> converter on it, and is anything wrong with not using the honda dealer
> official replacement.
>
> thanks

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Roger,

It's an expensive diagnosis. Maybe you should get a second (or at least
better) opinion. Why not get AutoZone, or someone else to recheck your
engine light for you. It could have been the old 'loose gas cap' trick,
for all you know. Check your owner's manual if you don't know what
that's all about.

You didn't say whether the light has come back on. Have you had any
misfire problems? Do you only do very short trips? I wouldn't drive it
100 miles at a time until you're sure about the cat, but look into the
diagnosis more thoroughly before turning your Visa card over to that
dealer.

'Curly'



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