2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0L SR Catalytic Converter Replacement

[@jentrelyfrankson6829]

Those cars are very good cars. If you maintain it, give you a lot of mileage. I saw one selling for $2000 with 190 mileage.

[@esain1]

Hi Mike and thanks for your question. I didn’t write down the exact mileage, but it had approximately 153k on May 7th 2023 when I replaced it. Today is Nov 19th 2023 and it has 165k and the check engine light is still off. So that’s 6 months and 12k miles. Hope this helps. Take care!

[@michaelslack6891]

Thank you Eric for the quick reply! Amazon Warehouse just listed one this mornin so, hearing your news, I'm gonna order it. Thanks again and have a great Thanksgivin! Mike

[@someguytheworldsteamy6664]

Hey, brother thank for the Amazon shout out, it didn’t even cross my mind to check it. You saved me a few hundred bucks.

[@esain1]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck with your project.

[@michaelslack6891]

Thank you for the information! How long and how many miles has your Service Engine Soon light been off? Thank you for your time, Mike

[@obecerra123]

The same catalytic converter in California is over $1k!

[@NeutronX101]

Because California is run by crooks and thieves. May they go back to hell.

[@StrictCurlChamp]

$2400 to be exact

[@obecerra123]

@@StrictCurlChampyup I had to replace mine after I posted this it was 3.8k with labor in California . I’m pretty sure I was ripped off but I was sick of not being able to pass smog so I just did it

[@chikwonna06]

I had a mechanic tell me I had 3 converters on my 2012 Nissan sentra.

[@JoeValenzuela-pz9ew]

not safe blocks break under pressure make sure to use real jackstands.saftey first.

[@pedropinheiroferreira5079]

Thanks for the video! I have the same problem in California. Did you pass on the CA smog with this new cat? Thanks

[@esain1]

Hi Pedro and thanks for your question. I live in NC and we have to pass an emission test and it did pass with no problems. You shouldn’t have any issues with emissions/smog test or visual inspections. Also, as of this post I have had no issues and no check engine lights or codes. Good luck with your project and take care!

[@StrictCurlChamp]

So in cali.. the mechanics telling me that a Nissan sentra 2012 catalytic converter runs $2400 is bull$hit?

[@jhonsonmojica9061]

California compliant is bullshit

[@josephmathiau5987]

How long did you have to hold the torch on the bolts? I didn't use heat to take off the lower two but I can imagine the top ones will be much more difficult

[@esain1]

Hi Joseph… I got them to where they were just starting to glow. The hotter the better. You don’t want to take any chances that they might break off, then you’ll have another issue that will be much more complicated. Good luck with your project. Take care!

[@JorgeGomez-kl2ty]

question! aside from codes, was the engine running sluggish prior to replacing?

[@esain1]

No it was not.

[@dirtymig0pp772]

Ive got a 2015 sentra sr i just bought a couple months ago. Ive done some work to it since i felt like the cvt wasnt doing so great dropped the pan and all that good stuff. But its just so slow to accelerate, and the little 1.8 motor shakes so badly. Im coming to the conclusion my cat might be backed up. What im asking have you had any of these issues with yours before you replaced that coverter? Like sluggish acceleration or the motor shaking at idle . Idk just seems back up to me. I may be wrong and its just my cvt. Or even the Exhaust tip rattling like on mine

[@esain1]

Hi… Mine was running fine and had no issues like you are describing. Good luck with your issue.

[@dirtymig0pp772]

@esain1 thank you. Forgot that I had a jack and a tire and rim from my Ford escape in the trunk from the other day, that may be part of my low acceleration problem 😅

[@johnososkalo4705]

Did the code stay off afterwards? Also do you have a link to the exact cat you bought off Amazon?

[@esain1]

Hi… yes it did. Just have to drive it 30 miles or so and it’s been off ever since. Here’s the link… AUTOSAVER88 Catalytic Converter Compatible for 2007-2012 Sentra 2.0L Direct-Fit (EPA Compliant) a.co/d/9D6egQl
Just remember, I had to reuse the gasket on the manifold. The one that came with it did not fit so there may be a better exact match out there. If you decide to buy a “USED” one it may be missing a bolt or spring. I also reused my O2 sensor. Good luck on your project.

[@davidoviedo664]

On minute 3:38 which tool removes that square knot?

[@esain1]

That’s welded on by the mfg. You heat that and remove the 14mm side with the spring. Even if it breaks off your okay because it’s on the converter side. You can use the nut and bolt combo from Lowe’s that I posted, just be sure to add a few washers and the springs for flex. Good luck!

[@davidoviedo664]

@@esain1 thanks I finished the job. Useful video. I started the car and it smells like the cat is burning but I guess that is normal since it’s new right? Did yours smell aswell?

[@esain1]

⁠@@davidoviedo664
Sure did. Also may have some oil blow out the tail pipe and cause a mess around the rear bumper. It will clear up after a few days and wash the rear end with some degreaser and you’ll be good to go. Glad the video was helpful. Take care!

[@miguelcalmo2005]

Hey there are the springs supposed compressed all the way down ? I have a 2007 Nissan Sentra and it’s leaking air from the upper part where the cat is at . I was thinking it might be loose bc my springs aren’t all the way down or could it be the gasket has failed ?

[@davidoviedo664]

@@miguelcalmo2005 can’t remember if the springs go all the way down, but I think they did. However if you think your gasket failed better replace it

[@acwright]

Those blocks scare me.