On old cars, before catalytic convertors were installed, start up smoke was cause by hard valve stem seals that were leaking oil as long as the engine did not burn a lot of oil. A catalytic convertor can cover up the oil smoke as the catalytic convertor gets very hot. The catalytic convertor can bu...
Hey all, I have a 2010 2.4L AWD 4-speed Vibe with 98K miles. I'm starting to see a little blue smoke out of the tail pipe when I start the car and it doesn't happen every time. It usually happens when the car is cold and sat overnight. When I start the car after its run for awhile I don't see any sm...
I've been living in denial about this problem. Is there anything I can do to prevent the peeling getting worse? Or is the only thing I can do is get the hood repainted?
Hey all, So my 2010 AWD 2.4L Vibe started vibrating about a year ago when in gear (went away if in neutral). It wasn't so bad for awhile, but now it's getting worse and even vibrates a little when in neutral. Cleaned the MAF, replace spark plugs, but no better. Think I've isolated it too motor and/o...
Hey all and thanks in advance for advice! Got a 2010 2.4L AWD 71K miles and it's starting to feel like a much rougher ride. The ride has never been great, as mentioned in other posts, but it seems to be getting worse. My local Big O tires changed front tires and I asked them to look at the suspensio...
Hey sorry to revive old post, but I think I'm headed for this same thing with my 2010 Vibe. Do you know of any online guides or videos ? I think I'm going to have to DIY this
Hey all, Ok so my 2010 Vibe AWD 2.4L has started to vibrate when idling in Drive, a little in Park, and none in Neutral. I've recently changed air filter and cleaned the MAF. OBD II reader is showing no codes. RPMS with warm engine are: PARK 790 - 817 slight vibration NEUTRAL 790 - 840 no vibration ...
Hey all, On my 2010 Vibe I need some help finding a rubber clip that came off when the screw tab at the very corner of this panel broke (see white arrow). The end keeps popping out when I drive. vibe clip.jpg Does anyone know what this panel is called and where I might find a clip replacement. Thank...