[Mr Haw]

I got the code read about a month ago. I no longer have the report, but it was the O2 sensor: too much/little O2, fuel pressure too high/low, mis-fire, etc.

That sensor has been "bad" for about 4 years. The first time it came on, it was fixed by tightening the gas cap. Then I had to replace the cap to fix the light. Then it was fine until winter and the light stayed on until it got warm. For 3 years it was off in the summer and on in the winter.

This last summer it came on and rarely turns off. Maybe for a few days here, few there, but mostly is on.

I've used premium gas, added additives (gas treatment, injector cleaner) and it only helped once (but that could have been one of the days where the light turned off anyway).

The transmission is a hassle and an expense I can't afford. I plan to keep the car around as long as it works with minimal repair/maintenance costs. Then its new car time... we have a 1 yr old baby so its time for a minivan or something.

But the shift knob sticking is a real problem at the moment. My brother who works at GM mentioned the same thing to me... something to do with a possible faulty switch telling the shifter that the break is pressed. I'll look into it this weekend.

Thanks for the help!