Well.
My check engine light came on yesterday. Fortunately I was literally across the street from a mechanic at the time. Dropped it off, got a Fiesta I like pretty well (only 500 miles! Still smells new!) as a rental, held my breath.
It's the O2 sensor. They also said the hard idle is because the power steering fluid leak is deteriorating the engine mounts.
On the up side, Louise allowed Dad decided he was going to be a helpful parent and is picking up the tab for the sensor and the replacement power steering fluid hose. Yay, Dad! So now my plans for my paycheck (post-bills) remain: new polo for work and maybe, depending on BCF and Ross selection, a new pair of new jeans.
The car still needs replacing, but maybe we can put it off for juuuuust a little longer.
ETA: I am also contemplating what sort of interactions would make Charity Burbage tell Severus they were friends, but I can't words well enough these days to make it come out.
It's the O2 sensor. They also said the hard idle is because the power steering fluid leak is deteriorating the engine mounts.
On the up side, Louise allowed Dad decided he was going to be a helpful parent and is picking up the tab for the sensor and the replacement power steering fluid hose. Yay, Dad! So now my plans for my paycheck (post-bills) remain: new polo for work and maybe, depending on BCF and Ross selection, a new pair of new jeans.
The car still needs replacing, but maybe we can put it off for juuuuust a little longer.
ETA: I am also contemplating what sort of interactions would make Charity Burbage tell Severus they were friends, but I can't words well enough these days to make it come out.