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The automotive industry is not dying…

The automotive industry is not dying…

Everyone’s talking about how bad the automotive industry is right now — low pay, burnout, lack of respect, and technicians leaving the trade. But that’s only half the story. In this video, I talk about what’s really going on in the automotive world — and why it’s not...

Stop Guessing, Start Scoping (Lets start with the basics)

Stop Guessing, Start Scoping (Lets start with the basics)

Automotive Lab Scope Basics | Understanding the uScope In this video, we walk through the fundamentals of using a lab scope (automotive oscilloscope) — what it does, how it works, and why it’s one of the most powerful diagnostic tools you can own. Using a signal...

Delorean Relay Update Kit and Some Basic Electronics Fundamentals

Delorean Relay Update Kit and Some Basic Electronics Fundamentals

Dont forget to check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com Is your DeLorean suffering from unreliable electrics, random stalling, or cooling fan problems? In this video, I install the K111168A Improved Relay Update Kit and show you exactly how to upgrade the...

How to use the Load Pro Test leads

How to use the Load Pro Test leads

In this video, I go in-depth on how the LOADpro Dynamic Test Leads work and how I pair them with the Power Probe for faster circuit testing. I build a simple circuit to demonstrate real-worldish conditions and show why a circuit can appear to have full voltage—but...

Inside Six Star Automotive: Updates, Layout & Efficiency

Inside Six Star Automotive: Updates, Layout & Efficiency

We have invested heavily in our shop to serve you better. In this tour, I walk you from the frontage and after-hours drop box through our front shop (new floor + new lifts + reorganized layout for efficiency), into the inventory room where we stock high-quality OE...

My Cat Video – Catalytic Converters Explained – What They Do and Why They Fail

The catalytic converter is one of the most critical—and expensive—parts of your vehicle’s exhaust system. In this video, we explain how it works, why they fail, and how to protect yours from both theft and internal damage.

🔍 What you’ll learn:

What a catalytic converter does

Symptoms of a failing or clogged catalytic converter

Check engine light and P0420 code explained

Why unburnt fuel and oil leaks can destroy the cat

How to tell the difference between upstream and downstream issues

How to prevent converter failure

Why theft is so common (and how to help prevent it)

OEM vs aftermarket catalytic converters

What happens if you drive with a bad converter

This video is essential if you’re dealing with power loss, strange smells, rattling noises, or emissions issues. Whether you’re driving a Subaru, Toyota, Ford, Honda, or Chevy, knowing how to protect your catalytic converter can save you thousands.

🛑 A bad cat = poor performance, failed emissions, and big repair bills.

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