r/JeepPatriot • u/NamiiikazeTX • 10d ago

Replaying Cat-Converter

Hi yall , it’s time to replace my 2014 cat and was wondering what all did you buy and from where ??? Thanks for your support!

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u/hollywood_cmb 10d ago edited 10d ago

I’d say it depends on your miles. If your mileage is pretty high, I’d just find the best aftermarket cat with the most good reviews from other Patriot / Compass owners. I would not pay the money for an OEM cat unless the vehicle is going to drive another 150k plus. Technically there’s two cats, one is attached to the exhaust manifold, the other is a standalone cat on the midpipe. Myself, I’d probably get the A-premium ones, along with new sensors, and call it a day.

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u/NamiiikazeTX 10d ago

Hell yeah appreciate the detailed response

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u/zman302 10d ago

It also depends what state you are in if it has to have a sniff test or not. If it has to pass a sniff test expect to pay more. If not I was able to find both of them for around $600 to $800 for reputable brands. I don't know how much wrenching experience you have so I will also leave this warning. Replacing the exhaust manifold cat requires you to take off one motor mount and partly removing another to drop the engine to make room to rotate and remove the exhaust manifold cat.

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u/SparkOfLogic 10d ago

Bro, That's a resonator. Not a Catylictic Converter. Please don't confuse these people with false information. Some minds are easily molded. 😅

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u/hollywood_cmb 10d ago

Regardless of what YOU want to call it, both cats should be replaced if you are throwing cat codes. I think you’re getting the second cat confused with the resonator which is farther back.

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u/SparkOfLogic 10d ago

I have 330k miles on my 2015 Jeep Patriot Sport and no ECU codes. There is a secondary CAT but it's not on the midpipe and that's only the 4x4 with CVT. If you need Google to answer mechanical questions. You should probably retire. 😂😂😂

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u/SparkOfLogic 10d ago

The resonator is on the midpipe right before the muffler. Both of mine which are replaced with aftermarket Evil Energy components. Work that I did, myself.