Q: Exhaust

asked by on October 22, 2016

If I replace both of my catalytic converters with universals will it cause problems with the 02 sensors? An exhaust shop told me that I cannot use univerals because my check engine light will come on and mess with the trucks computer.

My car has 98000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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