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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNfR77ZVzOs
Just have to remember not to rush things.
Glad you managed.

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Has anyone used, or is using high milage oil?
I've read a few articles saying that the additives in that type of oil has many benefits like gasket conditioning, cleaning agents, raises compression slightly and overall good durability against wear.

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I know...sorry vibenvy. :) I just wanted to heat up the cladding around it to get it back to it's normal darker shade. I'm really hoping to get a chance this weekend. Tire shine would do it, but that's just a quick fix. Oddly enough, the oil from peanut butter as well. lol Sorry about the slow reply...

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Well, I had a few hours of free time today, so I ended up changing my intake manifold gasket this afternoon. Wen't remarkably well...no broken clips or lost bolts. I was even surprised to see that the stock gasket was still in decent condition. I even cleaned out the inside of the manifold and clean...

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I was just teasing BenWa. lol Looks very good though. Noticed your climat control bulb is out. I've been lucky with the Vibe...knock on wood. The Trix has it's vent adjustment side out like yours. I'm not 100% about the part no. GM 88970578 and Toyota 90072-02005 Just in case you'd like to switch it...

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I've owned my 2004 Vibe since about 2010, with few issues if any. I've had the check engine come on on very cold weather (-18'ish). Cleaned the MAF and throttle body, but came back after a few days. Some folks have mentioned the intake manifold gaskets being a know issue, but mine doesn't seem to be...

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Now you need to post a pick of your head unit at night.

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john188971 wrote:Cooling system is full of antifreeze. I haven't checked the mixture but that shouldn't matter since it's spring.
So my question is.
Is this normal? Or
Do I have a temp sensor bad?
Thanks to everyone for their time!

Hadn't read it to the end I guess...my bad.

lol

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You don't need the AC to be on to defrost the windshield. Just setting the control to the coolest setting, with the fan on and having the vents towards the windshield will always blow cool air. I use it during warm summers when I'm alone in the car. Useless if you're multiple ppl and the sun is beat...

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I guess you're right. lol But the unit has the black finish and the red lighting, like the rest of the dash and cluster. I have a black Pionner unit with glowing lite-green lighting and a silver/gray Pioneer Premier unit with light blue lighting just dragging around...both of which I refuse to insta...

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I like the stock look of the radio. Unfortunately it doesn't play mp3's, so I ended up getting a FM transmitter to play iPod/iPhone. Another negative point with the stock unit is that it doesn't have audio outputs for an amp. :( Ended up installing a level out converter...now you can really ''feel t...

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Congrats!
It's nice to see ppl get so excited over their ''new'' Vibes.

Keep us posted on your progress.

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Maybe you should buy it and use it as a centerpiece in the living room...wife might not mind too much.

lol

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Looks super clean...congrats on the find, thatmemphisvibe. I've always been fond of the gray cladding. My vibe's black with the gray moldings. Really like the two tone look. :) If you find the cladding light you can try using a heat gun, works miracles on getting the dark look back on faded moldings...

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Ahhhhhh! lol

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What benefits (if any) have you guys noticed using anything other than the recommended 5W30?

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I go to the Toyota dealer. You can get 5qts of 5w20 conventional, and OEM filter and a drain plug gasket for about $20. I change it every 5000, which is probably too soon for me. I drive a lot so it ends up coming out looking very clean. Both our Vibes have gotten Penzoil conventional 5W-20 and Toy...

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That would be a little high...mine idles at 800 rpm once operating temperature is achieved.

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You and me both my friend.

I can't wait to get to the bottom of this, but in the meantime I'm trying not to stress too much about it.
Eventually I'll narrow it down.

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Hi Eric I know that on cold mornings, my Vibe idles at around 1500-2000 rpm for about a minute or so. Actually rises passed 2000 rpm as it warms up on really cold start ups. Even if you tap the throttle, it'll rise passed 2000 rpm. I usually drive off after 2-3 minutes...driving conservatively till ...

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Car And Driver segment on the Vibe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1EAA7w ... tml5=False
''1 part fast & furious street racer.''

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Sorry about the confusion Bill...
My Vibe has one, but no roof rack on my Matrix.
I wanted to check today but got sidetracked and ended up washing the mags for all 3 cars...

Picked up my touch up paint to fix some of the scratches & chips. So nice outside...can't wait to put them on.

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Welcome uready
The vibe had an available supercharger when it first came out...might be a solution to add some more ponies. (From 130 to 180'ish)

I've always wondered if it was worth the trouble...any input from SupCharged owners maybe? Reliability? Gas consumption?

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Hi Bill
No sunroof, I seriously doubt that water would make it all the way in the back without showing signs along the roof fabric.
I was thinking that maybe a vent in the hatch area is letting water splash in from the wheels, but that's unlikely cause the water is clear.

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Hardly ever, but the possibility of a leak was always there. After a few days of monitoring, no new signs of water had appeared during sunny days. However, It rained like crazy all of thursday and voila...water on the belt and in the hatch area (I removed the rear panel-cover that leads to the light...

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I myself find that Castrol Syntec or Mobile 1 don't make my engine all that loud, but I've driven some Corollas running on traditional oil with quieter engines than mine. I was thinking of switching, but I prefer keeping the efficiency and longevity of synthetic over conventional. Maybe I should jus...

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I'm curious as to what oil folks are putting in their Vibe/Matrix. n :) I use 5W30 Castrol Syntec or Mobile 1 Synthetic year round, always with genuine oil filters. Usually two changes a year. One just before winter and the other one before summer. No additives. How'bout you guys & gals? Anythin...

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I'm now wondering if it isn't my washer fluid line that may have a leak, seeing that it passes around the rear-passenger side area. Hasn't rained in a few days so I'm gonna check the rear belt later if it's wet or not. If it is, that might narrow things down a little and possibly expose the problem....

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By rubber hanger, you mean the round bushing, right? Does it bang from side to side on the bumper? If it's worn out, it has lost it's rigidity, so get a new one. Has it always been an issue? If it's a design issue and just too close, getting a new one probably won't solve your problem. Stop by your ...

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Hi lannvouivre Yup! Put it in all the gears for a few seconds each and let it idle for a minute or two just before checking. I opted not to add anymore and am checking for the recommended spark plugs. You're right, they don't seem all that hard or expensive to change, just need to find some free, un...

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Sounds like your vibe's engine's gonna get a shampoo.
Pantene or Head & Shoulders?

I've always had good results with GUNK.

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Well, it's been raining a lot in my end and we just noticed water inside the Matrix. :( The rear passenger belt is very damp...the part that is hidden inside the panel. There was also a little water under the seat. No water on the floors though, so that should rule out the AC drain. I know this is t...

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If it specifically states so, I wouldn't worry, unless the specified otherwise in the instructions. As for the oil filters...generally speaking, dealer parts are usually of better quality and durability. I always use genuine filters for the engine. I recall a video of someone dissecting multiple bra...

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I've gone through the recall loop twice for my 04 Vibe, as recently as 3 weeks ago...got another letter in the mail last week. :( I know it's for safety, but it's getting old real fast. :? No recall on the 05 Trix yet. Although, when we bought it we got a few of the SRS components (4 visits to the d...

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Maybe looking in the back as you drive isn't the best way to drive around...lol I'd still bet it's the spare tire clamping...even tightened down...sounds like a metallic squeak. That kind of sound can drive a person craaaaazy over time. I've ridden in a few of my hatches to find a squeak...was almos...

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I recently bought some trans fluid from GM for about 7$ a bottle. It's no longer named T-IV though...it's branded Dexron-VI. Either way I just added about 250ml worth...no biggie. But, in the future, I will go to Toyota for fluids. :) When asked, the parts clerk told me that the number change was ju...

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You're too modest, lol :lol: I'm a little tempted to add a bit more, just to see if there's more improvement. Seeing that the dipstick doesn't seem to be as accurate it should be. I'm just worried about overdoing it. :? It's so much more fun to drive than it has been in the last months...especially ...

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Gonna try and work on those picks for you guys as soon as it gets nice outside, vibenvy. :) Mind you, a clean car looks great in snow as well. BTW, your picks are great...might have to hire you for mine. :lol: Sorry for the delay in answering/updating my initial post. I messed around on the net over...

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Thanks ehoff121 I guess I should look into changing it, but for now I'm not really too worried. I doubt that the decarbonizing process would do damage to the O2 sensor or any other component such as the cat/exhaust, I just mist a small quantity of regular water into the intake. I used Seafoam once o...

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Thanks for the replies guys. It's actually more noticeable from a dig, so wind resistance isn't a factor. At highway speeds both cars seem to respond in the same manner. I haven't had any major problems with rough idling except maybe in extremely cold temperatures, that's when they both jerk and giv...

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Hi folks Long time reader but new kid on the block. :) I'm gonna throw two subjects at once here. We've had a 2004 Vibe for about 5-6 years...amazing car, love it! We recently purchased a 2005 Matrix and I know the Vibe & Trix have the same engine...apparently. (Both being around 135000 clicks) ...

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