JeepMaz
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- Schererville, Indiana
I've got a '98 Cherokee Classic, 4.0L, automatic transmission. I've noticed over the last few weeks my minor exhaust rattle has gotten worse. Nothing underneath appears to be loose...all brackets/hangers are intact and not rusted too bad. During my last oil change, the mechanic called me over and shook my catalytic converter a little, and noticed it kinda sounded like gravel inside. Is this what a bad cat sounds like, or is the shop just trying to make a buck? I'm averaging 21-22 mpg right now (mostly highway miles), and I always figured a bad cat would lead to worse fuel economy. I have noticed my center console is getting pretty warm lately, figured this might be another symptom.
Next question: ballpark, how much should a new cat cost installed at a muffler shop? I was quoted $185 for a universal fit. Good deal or rip off?
Thanks for the help!
Chris
Next question: ballpark, how much should a new cat cost installed at a muffler shop? I was quoted $185 for a universal fit. Good deal or rip off?
Thanks for the help!
Chris