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Dear Doctor: I have two issues with my 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser. It has 97,000 miles, the standard engine and a five-speed manual transmission. After driving at highway speeds for several miles and then slowing to city driving, the manual transmission is hard to shift, either up or down in first or second gears. Shifting improves after a few miles at reduced speed. There is no grinding noise. The fluid is fresh and at the correct level, and the shift bushing was replaced. Secondly, the "check engine" light is often illuminated. Occasionally, the engine stalls while at a stop, but can be ...