Posted on 4/26/2024
CarMD.com makes annual studies of the most frequent repairs related to the check engine light. For the year 2023, catalytic converter replacement took the top position – a sad reminder that thieves continue to steal catalytic converters in large numbers. Another finding was that the gas cap replacement fell to the sixth position, after placing in the top five for over a decade. CarMD.com had no explanation for this change. Without further ado, here is the list. We added comments and explanations of the functions of some of the parts: Catalytic converter replacement – catalytic converters rarely fail of their own accord. Theft plays a major part in their position at the top of the list. Oxygen sensor replacement – oxygen sensors replacements are “collateral damage” of the ... read more