Catalytic converter cleaning instructions needed

2009 KIA SPORTAGE
938,271 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ABDADA1976
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How to clean the catalytic converter and enhance the performance of my engine. I consume more fuel instead of giving me more power and speed "acceleration".
Jun 28, 2018 at 1:09 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Well, sorry but there is no such option as "cleaning" a catalytic converter. Is there a diagnostic code reflecting the poor performance of the converter? It looks that your post states 900,000 miles on vehicle! As long as routine maintenance is performed vehicles can last a long time. Catalytic converters do require replacement after time and will usually set a diagnostic code (check engine light) when performance starts to suffer. Have you had a tune-up done recently? Is the check engine light on? Hope this helps.
Danny-
Jun 28, 2018 at 2:25 AM