Catalytic Converter-Branson Rally

[dpalmer]

On the way to the Branson Rally my catalytic converter went out (extreme loss of power).
Had it replaced under warranty
Prior to the replacement I was averaging 8 mpg (V10) and on the trip home traveling through NC, VA, WV my miliage increased to 8.7. My guess is the converter was faulty from the factory. Truck has 44K on it.

[BMullins46]

Glad you were able to get it replaced. Every little bit helps in the MPG catagory.

[Rob & Cathy]

Sure makes you wonder Dave.

Rob

[bigbunkhouse]

Glad you got it sorted out. Lots of people have no idea that there is a federal regulation that is different then your warrantee from the Manufacturer. It has specifics to what is warranted and for how long, for instance emissions related components (certain ones) are covered for 80k and some over. I forwarded the info to a friend who was having the dealership tell her she had to pay 1250 bucks for catalytic converters since her 3/36 warranty was up. After she came in educated with the paperwork they sang a different tune and payed for her repairs.

http://www.epa.gov/oms/consumer/warr95fs.txt

[Rob & Cathy]

Way to go Matt.

Rob

[Travelers]

Once I got to 60k, I took mine off. Increase in mpg and decrease in turbo temp under load.
Glad you got a chance to get it fixed locally.

[dpalmer]

Matt, that is good info to have, thanks

[dennis1949]

You were lucky. I had to buy a whole new truck in Branson

[dpalmer]

And how do you like your new truck

[dennis1949]

It's getting a whole lot better now that Mama has quit fussing about it. But it does seem a lot bigger than my Dodge

[Don Wilson]

Dennis I am sure Ann is finding riding in it is more comfortable than the seat in the Dodge. That is the one thing I hear every trip from Martha "The seats in this Dodge are so uncomfortable!"

Don

[Travelers]

Dennis I am sure Ann is finding riding in it is more comfortable than the seat in the Dodge. That is the one thing I hear every trip from Martha "The seats in this Dodge are so uncomfortable!"

Don

There a solution to that statement.

[Don Wilson]

Dennis I am sure Ann is finding riding in it is more comfortable than the seat in the Dodge. That is the one thing I hear every trip from Martha "The seats in this Dodge are so uncomfortable!"

Don

There a solution to that statement.

I tried that approach but she wants her house in New Mexico first and will settle for the uncomfortable seats rather than getting a new Tow vehicle.

Don