Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago
After the catalytic converter was stolen from my 2005 Honda Element, I decided to so some research on where these stolen catalytic converters end up. I learned some interesting things.
In addition to discussing where catalytic converters go after they are stolen, I also talk about why catalytic converters are being stolen in the first place. You might be surprised about how much they’re really worth.
Thanks for watching!
#ETCG1Video #CatalyticConverterTheft
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San Bernardino Catalytic Converter Bust: losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/03/16/150-stolen-catalytic-converters-found-piled-up-san-bernardino-living-room
Portland OR Catalytic Converter Bill: koin.com/news/oregon/mutlco-da-to-testify-tuesday-in-support-of-catalytic-converter-bill
Processing Catalytic Converters: metallix.com/our-process
Pull-a-Part: pullapart.com
Related Videos
Processing Catalytic Converters: youtube.com/watch?v=aDX5nxnkBzk
This Guy Stole My Catalytic Converter!: youtu.be/b2IKVryajcw
How To Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft: youtube.com/watch?v=Fbce8m2KykU&t=2s
How To Diagnose a Bad Catalytic Converter: youtube.com/watch?v=9VZ5K8n5jj0&t=1s
Does Lacquer Thinner Clean Catalytic Converters?: youtube.com/watch?v=ZlPadYU2mPg&t=1s
Cleaning Catalytic Converters With Soap and Water: youtube.com/watch?v=1uukKrgBXeo
Cleaning Catalytic Converters With Sodium Hydroxide: youtube.com/watch?v=6qSMgj5_djE&t=1s
Should You Run a Catalytic Converter on your Hot Rod?: youtube.com/watch?v=5i80WCsxnF4&t=1s
How To Diagnose Exhaust Restrictions: youtube.com/watch?v=d-jp1IIJVVk
I Just Bought 2 Honda Elements: youtu.be/-2i-lhxkIF8
Salvage Yard Hacks Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=g8sDU2N2AQU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1HXAlQz_cbjUIpTpjskU5X
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After the catalytic converter was stolen from my 2005 Honda Element, I decided to so some research on where these stolen catalytic converters end up. I learned some interesting things.
In addition to discussing where catalytic converters go after they are stolen, I also talk about why catalytic converters are being stolen in the first place. You might be surprised about how much they’re really worth.
Thanks for watching!
#ETCG1Video #CatalyticConverterTheft
Become a Premium Member of EricTheCarGuy.com: ericthecarguy.com/why-become-a-premium-etcg-member
My Patreon Account: patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: ericthecarguy.com
EricTheCarGuy FAQ Page: ericthecarguy.com/faq
Links
San Bernardino Catalytic Converter Bust: losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/03/16/150-stolen-catalytic-converters-found-piled-up-san-bernardino-living-room
Portland OR Catalytic Converter Bill: koin.com/news/oregon/mutlco-da-to-testify-tuesday-in-support-of-catalytic-converter-bill
Processing Catalytic Converters: metallix.com/our-process
Pull-a-Part: pullapart.com
Related Videos
Processing Catalytic Converters: youtube.com/watch?v=aDX5nxnkBzk
This Guy Stole My Catalytic Converter!: youtu.be/b2IKVryajcw
How To Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft: youtube.com/watch?v=Fbce8m2KykU&t=2s
How To Diagnose a Bad Catalytic Converter: youtube.com/watch?v=9VZ5K8n5jj0&t=1s
Does Lacquer Thinner Clean Catalytic Converters?: youtube.com/watch?v=ZlPadYU2mPg&t=1s
Cleaning Catalytic Converters With Soap and Water: youtube.com/watch?v=1uukKrgBXeo
Cleaning Catalytic Converters With Sodium Hydroxide: youtube.com/watch?v=6qSMgj5_djE&t=1s
Should You Run a Catalytic Converter on your Hot Rod?: youtube.com/watch?v=5i80WCsxnF4&t=1s
How To Diagnose Exhaust Restrictions: youtube.com/watch?v=d-jp1IIJVVk
I Just Bought 2 Honda Elements: youtu.be/-2i-lhxkIF8
Salvage Yard Hacks Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=g8sDU2N2AQU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1HXAlQz_cbjUIpTpjskU5X
**Answers to your automotive questions found here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
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