I'd like to expand on your question concerning the catalytic converter on your 2002 Tacoma. Not to be argumentative with the person who responded and he is partially correct. OEM does mean original equipment manufacturer, but there are aftermarket cats that are OE type. There is nothing wrong with OE type aftermarket products, we buy them every day. Oil Filters, Brake Pads and Shoes, Front End Parts, Exhaust Systems, Batteries and so on. There are quality aftermarket catalytic converter manufacturers here in the US that make bolt on direct fit units to fit your vehicle. In addition there is really no such thing as a high flowing catalytic converter and the so called test pipe bit the dust some 12 years ago. In most states it is strictly against the law to tamper with a vehicles emission system and with 1996 and above OBDII systems you'd be crazy to even attempt it. Besides voiding any existing warranty on the vehicle you run the absolute certainty of the on board computer lighting up like a slot machine. Anyway to answer your question more completely check out the link below. http://www.discountconverter.com/catalytic_converters_news/news_page.cfm?Key=catalytic_converter-&News=2
That code means that the oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter on bank 2 is detecting that the converter is not working as efficiently as it should be. It could be a bad oxygen sensor, a bad catalytic converter or and exhaust leak.
pour it in through the dipstick tube
You replace it. As long as you have the transmission out, you might as well put the clutch and pressure plate in also.
no cabin filter in the 99 tacoma. only 2002 and later.
A 2004 Toyota Tacoma takes 5.5 quarts of oil, according to the owner's manual.
How much does it cost to replace the catalytic converter on a 1999 Toyota Tacoma
What about it?
Crawl under the vehicle and look between the engine and the tail pipe. You will see the catalytic converter.
If it is a 4 cyl. it has 2, one in front of the catalytic converter (Upstream), and one after the catalytic converter (Down stream).
I am being quoted a price of $1,300 to replace the Catalytic converter on my 2004 Toyota Highlander. This quote comes from a dealer located in Central Ohio.
According to the Haynes manual for 98 Toyota tacoma, and a mechanic i just visited, two. One on each side of catalytic converter. correction, there are two sensors, the first is an air fuel ratio sensor, and the second is the oxegen sensor. i know cause i had to replace both of them. opie909
So you can efficiently burn unleaded gas.
It is illegal to remove the catalytic converter from any vehicle.
Roughly $1300 You may have a warranty that covers it however.
Timing belt
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