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P0420 Cautionary Tale - Catalyst or Leak

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Old Oct 21, 2020 | 11:37 AM
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Exclamation P0420 Cautionary Tale - Catalyst or Leak

My 2015 LX-mt (180,000km/112,000mi) recently threw a P0420 code and since it was coming due for an oil change, I decided to try a different Honda dealership (I got tired of my original dealership leaving the engine undershield hanging loose after service). New dealership quoted CAN$2200.00 plus tax for a replacement catalyst [consternation]. Declined and took the car to a trusted muffler shop, because I could just detect a faint exhaust odor in the car at start-up. Sure enough, the flex coupling gasket was leaking, and fixed for $120.00 . They cleared the code yesterday and it hasn't come back.
So once again a Honda dealer has treated me like a walking bag of cash to be exploited.
Check for leaks!
 
Old Oct 22, 2020 | 01:36 AM
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I've stopped going to Markham Honda. Wasn't too happy with a few things with them including some tech disabling and leaving my dashcam disabled.

I went to Action Honda once and was astonished that my oil change took less than 30 min. Markham Honda took over an hour and I was the first appointment!

Are you interested in joining the GTA Fitfreak Whatsapp group?
 
Old Oct 22, 2020 | 10:05 AM
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Still no codes, and it's noticeably quieter, so I realize how it got gradually louder over time. It is an MT so much harder on its motor mounts and exhaust joints.
Thanks for the suggestion but I'm not a Whatsapp user.
Has anyone in your groups done valve clearance yet?
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Old Oct 22, 2020 | 12:18 PM
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Probably but you'll find how to's on here too.
 
Old Oct 22, 2020 | 04:41 PM
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