2013 Subaru 2.5L - How To Diagnose/Replace Clogged Catalytic Converters

This video will show how to diagnose/replace clogged catalytic converters on a 2013 Subaru 2.5L Outback with no power. https://amzn.to/3zkFvsn This video also covers how to replace the main catalytic converter as well as how to replace the rear catalytic converter. https://rodsshop.org/online-auto-repa... You will see how to test for clogged exhaust systems using only a vacuum gauge. There are many videos that show using a scanner and all sorts of unreliable methods. You will see how to test both catalytic converters as well as how to replace and fix the issue. Often, when a 2013 Subaru 2.5L Outback with a CVT Transmission, seems like it isn’t shifting correctly, you can relate it back to the engine not running correctly. Discover how to diagnose clogged catalytic converters quickly to save yourself a lot of time and money. This 2013 Subaru 2.5L Outback never gave a code to indicate what the issue was. It had a few shops totally baffled due to trying to use an OBD2 Scanner instead of going back to basics using a vacuum gauge. When the exhaust system or catalytic converters become clogged, the back pressure goes back into the engine. This causes the engine’s vacuum to decrease, and you’ll see how the manifold vacuum becomes unsteady and causes the gauge to shake. Before you spend a lot of money in parts you don’t need or diagnostic time, when your 2013 Subaru 2.5L Outback has no power. Do this simple and easy test first to learn how to diagnose clogged catalytic converters. This should cover 2013 to 2016 Subaru Outback and Forester. Note, this 2013 Subaru 2.5L Outback has two catalytic converters. The main one is the header pipe converter that comes right off the engine. The second one is called the rear catalytic converter and looks more like a resonator. SHOP ALL CATALYTIC PARTS AND TOOLS FOR THIS JOB: https://amzn.to/3zkFvsn MAKE AUTOMOTIVE JOBS MUCH EASIER WITH RODSSHOP AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES: https://rodsshop.org/automotive-resou... ============= QUICK LINKS 🔥 ============= 00:00 – Explaining The Issue and Diagnostics 04:15 – How To Hook Up The Vacuum Gauge 05:16 – Reading The Vacuum Gauge 06:29 – Removing The Catalytic Converter 08:00 – Header Pipe/Catalytic Converter Removed 08:59 – The Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Swap 12:09 – Replace The O2 Sensors 13:55 – Trick To Make Catalytic Converter Fit Better 15:38 – What Is Included With New Catalytic Converter 15:59 – Installing The New Studs 17:01 – Direction Of Manifold Gaskets 17:41 – Prepping For Installation 19:27 – Testing Without Exhaust System Hooked Up 20:17 – Testing With Exhaust System Hooked Up 20:54 – Replace The Rear Catalytic Converter 22:54 – Fix and Repaired 23:37 – Outro #SubaruNoPower #SubaruIssues #PowerLoss #CatalyticConverter #CloggedExhaust #EnginePerformance #ExhaustRepair ========================== QUESTIONS? CONTACT ME! 📧 ========================== CONTACT ME: https://rodsshop.org/ =========== FOLLOW ME =========== MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/9WOYat YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE: https://rodsshop.org/get/yt-subscribe/ RODSSHOP NEWSLETTER: https://rodsshop.org/join-newsletter/ FACEBOOK:   / rodsshopsolutions   TWITTER:   / rodsshop_org   INSTAGRAM:   / rodsshop   ============ DISCLAIMER ============ Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you if you decide to purchase something. These are my opinions and are not representative of the companies that create these products. My opinions are based on my own personal experience and research. I never recommend poor quality products or create false reviews to make sales. It is my intention to explain products so you can make an informed decision on which ones suit your needs best. Any and all forward-looking statements in this video are intended to express my opinions. They are opinions only and should not be relied upon as fact. Success in any endeavor is based on many factors’ individual to you. I do not know your educational background, your skills, your prior experience, or the time you can and will devote to the endeavor.