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by clownshoes
Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Engine Temp Drop During Driving
Replies: 10
Views: 2350

Re: Engine Temp Drop During Driving

Power flush?
by clownshoes
Tue Jan 02, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Engine Temp Drop During Driving
Replies: 10
Views: 2350

Re: Engine Temp Drop During Driving

The heat is fine when it heats up. Its when I get on the highway and the temp drops to nothing.
by clownshoes
Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:21 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Engine Temp Drop During Driving
Replies: 10
Views: 2350

Engine Temp Drop During Driving

Ok, I had a bit of leak in the rad and I used some stop leak. Worked great. This was in the spring of 2017. Now that its -13°F out, when I drive my temp never really goes up and when I drive it drops drastically. Should I flush out the old coolant? Do I have a stuck thermostat? Any and all help appr...
by clownshoes
Thu Oct 26, 2017 6:29 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Blower Motor Still not working.
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

Re: Blower Motor Still not working.

UPDATE! Yesterday I replaced my blower motor with one from Rockauto. It was a TYC brand. Installation was simple. The fan works great! So all told, I replaced the blower motor resistor and blower motor. I get the feeling that the motors start to seize up, the extra strain blows the resistor then the...
by clownshoes
Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Blower Motor Still not working.
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

Re: Blower Motor Still not working.

Just to confirm, the blower motor does not spin at all after replacing the blower motor resistor.
by clownshoes
Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:43 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: So many problems with 2005 Vibe
Replies: 4
Views: 3992

Re: So many problems with 2005 Vibe

No offense but it sounds like this is a DIY repair car. Sometimes you have to take it to a reputable shop to be repaired properly.
by clownshoes
Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:41 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Staying Reliable/What Fails Routinely?
Replies: 11
Views: 5832

Re: Staying Reliable/What Fails Routinely?

I don't know if other people have had this problem, but my vibe loves wheel bearings. I've done 4. Mind you it has over 350K kms on it, but still.
by clownshoes
Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:04 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Blower Motor Still not working.
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

Blower Motor Still not working.

Ok, here is the situation, Recently my fan only worked on high. This was the symptom of the blower motor resistor failing/failed. I replaced the blower motor resistor and the blower STILL does not work. Is this a confirmation that the blower motor is pooched? Should I at least try to pull the blower...
by clownshoes
Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission Fluid Change at 133k Miles?
Replies: 16
Views: 6657

Re: Transmission Fluid Change at 133k Miles?

I did a drain and fill on my '05 AWD vibe with 149K miles and so far mine is holding up. *knocks on wood furiously*.
by clownshoes
Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: front wheel bearings longivity=-????=-
Replies: 11
Views: 3399

Re: front wheel bearings longivity=-????=-

I've replaced 2 so far. 1 front and 1 rear with AC Delco I believe. Now I have another one out. 241K on the clock, highway driving only.
by clownshoes
Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:56 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission: Drain & refill @ 180K or drop pan ?
Replies: 31
Views: 5795

Re: Transmission: Drain & refill @ 180K or drop pan ?

Oil Changers in Ontario, or at least in my city now does drain and fills. Awesome! I had mine done for like 79 bucks or something or other. I'm far to fat to be lying on the ground trying to do this happy horsemuck in my driveway. Needless to say, my '05 1zz vibe has 241k on the clock and I had a dr...
by clownshoes
Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:12 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New Head Unit Installation
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

New Head Unit Installation

Ok, I've got a 2005 Vibe. Of course the bulbs in the head unit are burnt, so I've decided to replace the head unit with something like this http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/Car/CD-Receivers/FH-X700BT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; My question is this: Is there anythin...
by clownshoes
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 928885

Re: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread

Date kms Litres L/100km
08/12/13 134.1 15.58 11.6
22/11/13 151.0 22.09 14.6
20/11/13 389.1 32.63 8.4
04/11/13 378.0 44.01 11.6
31/10/13 262.5 25.93 9.9
24/10/13 267.0 25.56 9.6
by clownshoes
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:08 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My wife hit a curb
Replies: 7
Views: 1644

Re: My wife hit a curb

How do you do that much damage? I used to hit curbs all the time when I was learning to drive, and all my suspension is still pristine. Sometimes I still bump curbs when going around weird corners, but my rims and tires haven't been damaged yet. Honestly, I'm really confused as to how people manage...
by clownshoes
Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Sudden decrease in MPG?
Replies: 5
Views: 1406

Re: Sudden decrease in MPG?

They have up here in canuckistan. MPG has dropped significantly.
by clownshoes
Fri Nov 22, 2013 6:19 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My wife hit a curb
Replies: 7
Views: 1644

My wife hit a curb

So, We had to switch cars and she had my Vibe....and she smoked a curb. The list of parts is as follows: Control arm Steering knuckle Rim 2 tires The car also required an alignment. Total bill was almost 1500. Had to go through insurance. 500 deductible and my rates now go up. Moral of the story...d...
by clownshoes
Mon May 13, 2013 5:40 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 1.8L Turbo charger or Super charger available?
Replies: 9
Views: 3212

Re: 1.8L Turbo charger or Super charger available?

Maybe he's thinking of db outlaw on MO? He had lots of issues, too much power and busting his auto tranny a couple of times then going to a manual Ya, he's 30k deep, but he's a special case. A mild turbo setup wont break anything yeah, that's the guy. Twintrix or whatever his name is, offered to fi...
by clownshoes
Thu May 02, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 1.8L Turbo charger or Super charger available?
Replies: 9
Views: 3212

Re: 1.8L Turbo charger or Super charger available?

There is another guy, on another forum who did this. I wouldn't recommend it. The thread is like 200 pages and the guy that did his car is like 30K deep into it.

If you know anything about these cars, you know what thread and website I'm talking about.
by clownshoes
Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:14 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Welp...More wheel bearings
Replies: 8
Views: 1627

Re: Welp...More wheel bearings

The rear bearings are a hub assembly type. You cannot "just replace the bearing" on this kind of set up. It's an assembly.
by clownshoes
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:30 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Welp...More wheel bearings
Replies: 8
Views: 1627

Re: Welp...More wheel bearings

Ok, I had my rear wheel bearing replaced in January of 2012. I had it replaced with an AC Delco part. The bearing included the ABS sensor for around $450 bucks. The labour was about $300. This is at least a $700 repair bill. So everyone knows. The rear wheel bearings are the EXPENSIVE ones to replac...
by clownshoes
Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Defective wheel bearing?
Replies: 8
Views: 2751

Re: Defective wheel bearing?

Yup. I go to a respectable shop and they warranty what they sell/repair. As it turns out one of my old friends works there now and he's a really good mechanic.
by clownshoes
Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Welp...More wheel bearings
Replies: 8
Views: 1627

Re: Welp...More wheel bearings

Welp....looks like its the front wheel bearing as well. It was making noise before the winter, but limped it through.


$452 smackeroonies later....Pick it up this afternoon.

Glad it wasn't the rear. I'm not in the mood to pay over $700 again.
by clownshoes
Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:11 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Defective wheel bearing?
Replies: 8
Views: 2751

Re: Defective wheel bearing?

I had my front one done over a year ago, and now another one is making noise. Hopefully it;s the same one and it'll be covered.


'05 Vibe btw....and AWD.
by clownshoes
Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Welp...More wheel bearings
Replies: 8
Views: 1627

Welp...More wheel bearings

Ok, So, more wheel bearing noise. Don't know where it's coming from. Front I think. Back to the garage tomorow. Hopefully its the same one that I had replaced and it'll get done under warranty. Most likely not. We'll find out what else is messed up. This suspension is taking a beating for only highw...
by clownshoes
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:57 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Take your car to a mechanic
Replies: 2
Views: 1076

Re: Take your car to a mechanic

They sent me a coupon for a free oil change. Now that I need an oil change, guess what? I can't find it. Oh and I've developed that lovely exhaust heat shield rattle since they put on the belt....ugh. Have to get my mechanic to tear that bad boy off.
by clownshoes
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:40 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03-05 Upgraded Oil Dipstick for 1ZZ-FE Motor
Replies: 28
Views: 27059

Re: 03-05 Upgraded Oil Dipstick for 1ZZ-FE Motor

So far I have noticed no difference in fuel mileage or oil consumption. (My car consumed little to no oil anyways). This is more of a long term thing for me. I don't want my motor blowing up.
by clownshoes
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: oil filter differances
Replies: 2
Views: 879

Re: oil filter differances

So here's what biodieselrabbit was to lazy to post for you. Courtesy of joatman on the specified topic: the oil filters are physically interchangeable for the 1ZZ and 2ZZ engines. Supposedly, the filter spec'd for the 2ZZ is taller. One impact of this is that if you use a 2zz filter on 1zz, you need...
by clownshoes
Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:09 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 18 MPG?!?!
Replies: 14
Views: 5050

Re: 18 MPG?!?!

So what you're saying is....I shouldn't hammer the gas and redline on acceleration in my AWD automatic?
by clownshoes
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Take your car to a mechanic
Replies: 2
Views: 1076

Take your car to a mechanic

Last Saturday I took my car to a quick lube joint to get a quick oilchange. The "Mr's" at this "Lube" location reccomended that my serpentine belt be replaced. Having my young son in the car, I caved due to guilt. I won't get into the details, but they put the belt for a matrix o...
by clownshoes
Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03-05 Upgraded Oil Dipstick for 1ZZ-FE Motor
Replies: 28
Views: 27059

Re: 03-05 Upgraded Oil Dipstick for 1ZZ-FE Motor

dipstick ordered from Toyota. 23.80 Plus Taxes if anyone is curious.
by clownshoes
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03-05 Upgraded Oil Dipstick for 1ZZ-FE Motor
Replies: 28
Views: 27059

Re: 03-05 Upgraded Oil Dipstick for 1ZZ-FE Motor

the link is broken...anyone have an updated link?
by clownshoes
Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:13 am
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: Rear Spoiler
Replies: 4
Views: 4529

Rear Spoiler

Does anyone know where to get the rear spoiler for our vibes?
by clownshoes
Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:06 am
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Living in Ottawa
Replies: 12
Views: 5971

Re: Living in Ottawa (shane_c)

I'm in Ottawa and it's the city of no fun. It's a great place if you want to raise a family, but that's it. Stay away from Quebexico. They won't like you and good luck getting your kids into an english school. Ottawa is very nice, but full of fuddy duds.
by clownshoes
Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:57 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Buying new pads, have a few questions
Replies: 7
Views: 3809

Re: Buying new pads, have a few questions (sideshowalan)

I've had good luck with AC Delco pads myself. Sometimes OEM ain't bad.
by clownshoes
Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Rear Wheel Bearing
Replies: 4
Views: 1533

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing (Bedlam)

Not a complicated job? Apparently it took 3 hours. In order to do the job correctly you pretty much have to take the brake assembly off to remove the bearing. I know they made their margin on the part...$405 AND there was only 1 left in the city. I'm more concerned about the job being done right...a...
by clownshoes
Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:46 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Rear Wheel Bearing
Replies: 4
Views: 1533

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing (vibedrivermatt)

Didn't feel right going to backyard greaseball. Something didn't sit right...anyways...found a place and got it down to about $600. This was expensive. Will try to scan bill for scroutiny by the masses.
by clownshoes
Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:31 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Rear Wheel Bearing
Replies: 4
Views: 1533

Rear Wheel Bearing

So I've got a wheel bearing out on my 05 AWD Vibe. I called my local garage and boy did my eyes pop out when I was told the price. Almost 700 bucks! 355 for the bearing and the balance in labour and taxes. Ok, now some guy a colleage knows owns a garage and he'll do it for like 180 for the part and ...
by clownshoes
Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: so how does the vibe handle ontario winters? without winter tires?
Replies: 11
Views: 3801

I have an AWD vibe and it drives like an RWD. Same feeling, but then again I had garbage tires on the rear. Full snows this year. I'll keep you updated.
by clownshoes
Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Someone ignored their cabin filter for a while
Replies: 20
Views: 6084

Funny how none of the fast lube places have even attempted to try to sell me one. Next time I'm at my mechanic's place, I will add this to my service.
by clownshoes
Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:35 pm
Forum: Canada - Ontario
Topic: Ottawa Meet Up
Replies: 5
Views: 3339

I'd be down for a meet up. Spring/Summer would be fun. I'd love to find out some things about making my vibe look/perform a little better
by clownshoes
Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:28 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel Mileage on AWD Vibe ????
Replies: 21
Views: 7948

I'm getting about 400km to a tank in the winter here. I don't think I can find gas without ethanol here. I'd love to try some and see if there is any difference.