I'm sure you know this but I thought I'd bring it up; The older 1zzfe engine had a problem with either the valves or the piston rings (pretty sure the rings), such that oil would seep into (I believe, been some time since I read about this) the intake. Now, I don't know how much, if any of what I've...
I did mine with a cheap dollar brush and a can of plasticote. It was on clearance at that so it cost me $1.90 and an hour in time. Left the break gear on the car, brushed it on 2 coats and it looks great. I didn't take my wheels off though, (I was very careful, no drips) and there's a few bare spots...
--> Piggy. Occupation: Professional Window Cleaner.(Seriously)(Does saying seriously negate the seriousness?)No product will actually be streak free even if it's printed on the label. Dirt is what smears generally anyway, not the cleaning agent. Best bet, especially for auto glass with it's pleasant...
I've look to see if I can find anything about this but didn't find any solid solution.2003 base, drums in back. When I apply the breaks, especially between 45-25 they make a consistent clunking that varies in speed with the car. The best think I can compare it to is the sound of hitting a pothole wi...
Hello all, I'd like to get some advice on any maintenance I should take care of before taking a 600 mile trip from rural Ohio to rural New York in my 2003 fwd automatic with 214000 miles on it. Also, I'll be there for 6 months so, anything I should be aware of as far as up keep that New Your require...
I've got an 03, had a similar issue. I doubt this will be too helpful but, worth throwing out there.I have had a handful of instances where the car would crank and either fail to start or run very rough for 3 seconds and sputter out. Every one of these has been after filling the tank. I let it set s...
I'm an 03 owner, 201100 miles, still running strong, I think I need to replace the catalytic convert though. 2nd owner, the previous owner kept a very thorough log of the maintenance and the most major thing that has been done was replacement by me of the Transmission filter and pan gasket. I know t...
I've tried searching the forum as well as google and several auto parts stores... Nothing for a new fuel neck for my 03 vibe. Also tried like year Matrix and Corollas but still nothing. The seal edge is pretty nasty with pitted corrosion, I sanded it down with emery cloth about 6 months back, I don'...
Well, CEL has been on for over 6 months for 0420. I check it every so often to be safe but it's always 420. I havn't bothered to try a new cat yet. As for connections, all good. I did a little more research mean time and it seems that the MAF has to be positioned just so in the air flow. I won't lik...
03 Base Satellite, coming up on 196000 mi, private party of $6,075. Alot more than I paid for it,.... I'm a happy camper. Though I hate camping.... but never thought of camping in the Vibe... hmmm...
Last night I, after much effort and a bit of bracket fabrication, installed a custom Spectre intake (autozone tubes) that I pulled from my old 99 corolla. I triple checked that all my hoses were connected and sensors plugged in. Nothing that was supposed to be attached somewhere was loose. I even ma...
Quote, originally posted by Cougar Vibe »As for disposal, my local refuse station took it. Keep in mind though that if you take it to O'Reilly's, AZ or similar, don't dump it in their oil tank: ATF in their oil tank is considered "contamination" and they'll get dinged by their recyclers. ...
You're certain it's the A/C? I don't know if they all have it,... but my 03 with navigation has speed compensated volume. If the volume is down all the way I get a whine audiable from the radio/sensor.
Just throwing out my experience with Amsoil,... I had a 99 corolla, same engine, less enhanced. I switched to ams at 160k... no one ever gave me any hint that it might not be wise to change it on a car that old with that many miles. (And maybe those were not factors) Prior to this I never lost any o...
(If I'm asking something redundant in another thread, sorry... I did search this with no result) I can't help but browse craigslist for other vibes in my area. I got a pretty sweet deal on mine from there, one owner, dvd nav, log book from the owner, all the factory/dealer paperwork including the br...
Thanks for the info wallyuwl, I guess I'm like you. I'm too ocd to go the easy way... and I just realized I put almost 5000 miles on since I posted a month and a half ago....
Hello, (first time poster) I'm starting to get the sinking feeling I'll need to do this soon. Replaced the O2s and cleaned my MAF, CEL came on 20-30 miles again after each and today the exhaust smelled more rich than I've ever had. I'm guessing with 182+++ it will need it soon anyway and to get to m...