Hey all. '09 Vibe Matrix 2az fe 2.4L (bad oil rings, oil consumption 6-800 miles per quart) 178000k. My catalytic converter is bad, most likely due to excessive oil consumption. The good news is the car runs fine for now and we don't have emissions testing in my state. Currently, it's only a minor inconvenience to reset my CEL once or twice a day to keep my car from going into limp mode. However, I'm not sure how much worse this condition will get or how soon. I also have to replace my spark plugs more frequently which is only a minor pain as well. I would just like to have your opinions on my options, which are as follows:
Replace the pistons and cat(most expensive, solves everything)
Replace the cat (don't know which one to get/how long it will last)
Live with it (keep buying lots of oil and spark plugs, doesn't seem viable long-term)
I've also heard of a way to trick the O2 sensor into keeping the check engine light off, but doesn't address other potential problems
Any opinions would be appreciated as always!
Replace the pistons and cat(most expensive, solves everything)
Replace the cat (don't know which one to get/how long it will last)
Live with it (keep buying lots of oil and spark plugs, doesn't seem viable long-term)
I've also heard of a way to trick the O2 sensor into keeping the check engine light off, but doesn't address other potential problems
Any opinions would be appreciated as always!