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Hey:
I've got a '97 with a 3.0 V6, and very high miles (just went to 278,500). The truck runs great, uses really no oil (maybe 1/2 quart every 3,000) and looks good.
Over the last year or so, I've had an intermittent problem showing up with the check engine light. It pulls a code P0420. To try and fix it (and per the code), I replaced the catalytic converter (now has 10,000 miles on it since the new replacement). That didn't seem to do the trick -- The CEL stayed off about 2 weeks, and the shop that did the work had told me in advance they weren't 100% sure it was the problem so no options there. After being frustrated about spending the $$ to no avail, I replaced the rear oxygen sensor (after the cat) last fall, and both front oxygen sensors last month.
As the truck runs fine and gets its usual mileage and decent power, normally I wouldn't particularly care about it at this point. However, I'm moving to a state where it will have to pass an inspection and doubt that it will with the CEL illuminated.
Any advice on other things to try? Thanks!
I've got a '97 with a 3.0 V6, and very high miles (just went to 278,500). The truck runs great, uses really no oil (maybe 1/2 quart every 3,000) and looks good.
Over the last year or so, I've had an intermittent problem showing up with the check engine light. It pulls a code P0420. To try and fix it (and per the code), I replaced the catalytic converter (now has 10,000 miles on it since the new replacement). That didn't seem to do the trick -- The CEL stayed off about 2 weeks, and the shop that did the work had told me in advance they weren't 100% sure it was the problem so no options there. After being frustrated about spending the $$ to no avail, I replaced the rear oxygen sensor (after the cat) last fall, and both front oxygen sensors last month.
As the truck runs fine and gets its usual mileage and decent power, normally I wouldn't particularly care about it at this point. However, I'm moving to a state where it will have to pass an inspection and doubt that it will with the CEL illuminated.
Any advice on other things to try? Thanks!
