Good point, David.
I figured after almost 120k the Oxygen sensor was probably past due anyways and will try that before I go any further.
The "check engine"-light is , to my knowledge, exclusive to California cars. Mine is originally a N.J.-car and thus doesn't have it. Too bad, I got used to it, driving mostly California-version cars.
Thanks a lot for your thoughts.

F.J.

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