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I always wondered why Subaru didn't offer fwd. My view has always been that for most people AWD is not needed and only results in more cost, lower mpg and another thing to go wrong. My feeling exactly. Also, here in blizzard land, we have a saying: "Four wheel drive allows you to go in the dit...

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I don't have an Ace Hardware near me here in Canada--the only thing I could get to that would be similar would be a Home Depot. Were the keys you got an exact replica of the existing 2nd gen key? i.e. had the plastic fob attached to the metal key part? Or were they just keys without the plastic key...

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I had a copy of my '10 key made at an Ace hardware store. Used a buy one get one coupon. Two spares for $1. Just tell them to use the blank for a Toyota Matrix.

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The car I traded in on the Vibe was a 2005 Nissan Sentra. I took it in for a free oil change, and when I checked the oil the next day, it was AT LEAST a quart over full. I took it back to the dealership and showed them the problem. The service writer asked the head guy in the shop, "Who did thi...

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We got it back and now the radio doesn't work, the accessory setting on the ignition switch doesn't work, and the front side windows don't close tight anymore with air and noise leaking in. How the hell Because you have GM "mechanics" working on a Toyota. Their brains work like this, &quo...

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The oil fill cap was made by Toyota.
The manual was written by General Motors.

GM made the chrome logo, the OnStar system and the error filled manual.

Take your choice.

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It depends on what you're doing. If you're doing a flush I would recommend Toyota Super Lonf Life Coolant (Pink) or AcDelco Dexcool (Orange). If your just topping off get a universal coolant to be safe. They make several kinds that will mix with any color. PLEASE do not put DexCrap in your Vibe, or...

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Scotty, One to beam up.

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I would say you need a different mechanic way more than you need a different car. RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!

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35000 miles on my 2010 2.4. ZERO oil consumption. 30.5 mpg overall calculated by using a spreadsheet.

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Every two or three years, I open the radiator drain. When it quits draining, I fill the radiator with new antifreeze and check it a couple of times after driving to make sure there were no air pockets. Been doing this with EVERY vehicle I have ever owned for OVER 50 years. New and used. Have never h...

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Search for this thread "Cargo Cover for 2010 Vibe" and look at the 1st and 3rd post.

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The recall letter arrived today (July 3, 2014) for our Vibe. A second letter will be sent when parts are available etc... The strange thing is that I just checked on line at GM's recall site and it said that there is no pending recalls for our Vibe. This was done as I was holding the recall letter ...

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Just ordered one. Thanks for the tip.

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I also belong to the NT (motorcycle) forum. Those guys are STRICT. If you fart while typing a post, you will get a NOTIFICATION.

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I miss George. I would love to hear him do a routine on today's C R A P.
Come back, George. We need you.

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BIG question is, will Godzilla swallow it or spit it out?
Many years ago, a friend had a Fiat 128. I always considered that car to be the same thing as a flue shot. We both now have lifetime immunity to that brand.

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JL employs the people who failed on their McDonald's application.

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jake75 wrote:I think we may finally have a definite conclusion to the coolant questions.

Toyota it is. Trans AND radiator.

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The GEO Metro was a Suzuki.

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You're right, Jake. Just got this from my dealer: In doing a coolant flush here, I would only use the Dexcool. This is what GM requires and if there ever was a special policy that arose on something, GM could deny you anything if we didnâ€™t put in what is required in your ownerâ€™s manual. Probabl...

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Ahhhhhh . . . . junk yards.

Toys R Us for adults.

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+1 on Toyota filters. Price is less than discount filters and you know the seals will line up.

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I've driven cars and motorcycles for over 54 years, Never turned a rotor, never had a drum ground. Just put in new shoes or pads, drive aware for a few miles. Never had a problem.

I'm sure there will those who disagree and YMMV.

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"Sorry if you've read this already. I have had this rattle for about a year now on my 2010 base. Out of warranty of course. Noticed the recall yesterday on 1.5 million GM cars with power steering, steering columns issues. Many models included but not the Vibe despite so many Vibe owners reporti...

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The best part about doing brakes is that you have a real-time full-size set of instructions on the other side of the car. That was a real help in the old days when doing self adjusting back brake shoes. Disc brakes are a snap compared to drum and shoe brakes.

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First thing that comes to mind is overcharging, causing a build up of pressure in the battery.

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E85 is your Congressman's Sloppy Wet kiss for monsanto and big farm interests! :x Google Congressman Charles Grassley R-IA and EWG Farm Subsidy Database. Chuckie, his son Robin and grandson Pat (an Iowa state representative being groomed for grandpa's Washington job) have taken over a Million Dolla...

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Just take it to a Toyota dealer. GM dealers have a hard enough time figuring out GM junk.

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Salsa Guy wrote:E85 is a mistake. No savings and No better for the Environment. It's a total fail!

Short, to the point and correct.

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"sulking the gass out"
Wait, what, huh?!?!?!?!?
I read your post 3 or 4 times and can't make heads or tails of it.
Probably just me.

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Two things you should not screw with if you don't know what you're doing.

Cars.

Electricity.

Combine the two, and look what happens.

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I have my Vibe only because the Honda dealer didn't have a Fit Sport with cruise control at the time I was ready to buy. My wife has a 2000 Civic. The most reliable car of that age and mileage that we have ever owned. In 75000 miles, I have replaced one thermostat, one set of front brake pads and on...

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I lived in ForiDUH for 21 years.
Go back to Wyoming.

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Afraid I would have to agree with the other 2 posters. I know I would NEVER buy a vehicle like that. Every one of those added parts looks like something that would encourage the PO to drive the crap out of it. Instead of adding value, for every dollar spent, you need to SUBTRACT a dollar from the pr...

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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to rainbow bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine...

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Don't overthink it. You will know what I mean when this happens: You will be driving with a passenger. You stop, and then take off without even thinking about it, because you were talking. THAT is the day your body will have figured it out. You need to build up muscle memory, not brain memory.

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I bought a $42,553.00 car today! ... and so did YOU! http://www.moneynews.com/StreetTalk/US-Billion-GM-Bailout/2013/10/29/id/533727 Much cheaper than if they would have let the companies die, and have to pay them benefits. Besides, who said the government had to make money on anything? They're not ...

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Yeh, Ford did it the old fashioned way. They managed their way out. No bankruptcy. Ford stockholders didn't get any dividends for awhile and the saw the stock decline to $2.50 a share but it is now back to $17. My cost basis is $6 from 1990. What money did Ford take from the govt/taxpayers? 5.9 bil...

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That's funny, I work in Lake Mary at Post Office , vehicle maintenance. It was pretty hot the 1st few weeks, really nice now though. Not missing NY much at this point. Except maybe the pizza, which is a lot better there than here, lol. ---Frank Go to Pizza City in Kissimmee On Vine St (Hwy 192) jus...

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I lived in FloriDUH for 21 years. Almost a third-world nation, and a scam artists dream.
Sure hope everything finally comes together for you. Good luck.

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Check the cap on the valve cover where you add oil. My 2010 2.4 says 05w20.
If you had it done at a GM garage, I'll bet they used 05w30.

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Before I bought the Vibe, I had a new 2006 Nissan Sentra. Built in Aqua Caliente, Mexico.
Fool me once . . . . . .

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The Dart is a Fiat. Anybody remember the Fiat 128, upon which the Yugo was based?
I remember them both, and that does it for me.

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jake75 wrote:
Vulcan05 wrote:That's too bad. I looked at a Fit before I bought the Vibe. Guess I'll be looking elsewhere when it comes time for my next new car.
You got a problem with Mexicans building your car? They did a fine job on my 2001 PT Cruiser.

The PT Cruiser is a Neon with fancy sheet metal. Enough said.

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That's too bad. I looked at a Fit before I bought the Vibe. Guess I'll be looking elsewhere when it comes time for my next new car.

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I lived in Kissimmee for 21 years.
Just BE CAREFUL!!!!!!! There are parts of the Orlando area that you DO NOT want to go to.

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From 1995 through 2009, the "honorable" Sen. Grassley has received $263,635 in USDA subsidies for corn, soybean and oats. His son, Robin, has received $783,548. His grandson, Patrick, who is an Iowa legislator (guess who's being groomed to replace grandpa?) has received $12,717. Anti welfa...

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Fog light? Pass. Have used mine maybe 3 times in 4 years. They were on the car, but I would never take the time and money to install them.

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I saw the post header and my first thought was, "Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker."

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