Q: I need my catalytic converter replaced. I found out my truck requires a dealer only converter that's California compliant. Is this
My truck requires a dealer only converter supposedly is that what the mechanic would bring or its equivalent?/California compliant
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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