mint

Nah, that was like, MY 2000 and '01 or something like that...mine is an '03 so my VIN doesn't fall within the recall range.

It's a misfire on cyls 1, 3 and another one I can't remember (4, 5 or 6). It's probably plugs and just to be safe, gonna do the wires too.

By the way, I'm kinda worried it might be O2 sensors...do dirty/worn O2 sensors throw a CEL each time? I find it strange that my misfires seem to be coming from one bank.

MarcusF

Worn out O2 sensors do not necessarily throw a code. They simply pass incorrect signals to the ECU. Signals that can result in a funky idle. O2 sensors are normal wear parts. If you have the OE sensors, they may be worn out.

Last year I installed the Bosch universal O2 sensors, then the "direct fit sensors", and now I have the OEM. Last year the Bosch catalogs had a typo and all the retail shops use the same catalog. It's been over a year, so the right part numbers may be in this year's catalog. Lastly, Rock Auto has good prices and a good return policy. With the wrong parts listed, that return policy came in handy.

mint

Guess I'll add O2 sensors to the already long maintenance list if my MPG and idle don't smooth out after the plugs and wires.

Sigh.