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by pacerman
Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Range / Milage
Replies: 22
Views: 5660

first test today, 2005 AWD, 17,000km560 km or 348 miles, low level light not on, (hair under 1/4 left) took 49 litres or 10.7 imp gallons to the top of the neck. Interestingly my book says the tank is supposed to hold 45 litres or 9.9 imp gallons...... and my light wasn't even on yet????
by pacerman
Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Actual gas mileage
Replies: 412
Views: 100246

so heres my first full tank mileage test 2005 AWD, 9000 miles, 17000 km.Filled up to the neck today it took 49 litres or 10.7 imp gallons, which I find odd, as the specs say 45 litres and 9.9 imp gallons, for the AWD. Anyway I travelled 560 km or 348 miles which =32.5 PMG (IMP) orrrr .........approx...
by pacerman
Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Best Car Wax
Replies: 128
Views: 88702

Found this site doing liquid wax reviews...http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/p....htmland herehttp://www.autoexpress.co.uk/p....html
by pacerman
Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:12 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Factory Alarm Settings
Replies: 5
Views: 1435

Re: Factory Alarm Settings (ndolney)

Ya that sux, I have an 05 with an aftermarket Audiovox installed its an APS-410a and it passive arms after 30 seconds, good thing I had a spare fob and keys as I've already locked myself out. It seems to act the same as a factory setup, has valet function and starter disable, remote keyless entry,pa...
by pacerman
Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:50 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: how many miles do you get on a full fank? ( in the city on average)
Replies: 43
Views: 12864

Re: (RedFire2K)

you must be young and a metric convert, not like us old folk, 550kmX.6=330 miles..........And when your talking about a $1 or 1.20/ litre......think $5.46 per imp gallon (@1.20/l)..............I remember gas in the 60's was 60 cents a GALLON!! And when our 'Merican friends are claiming their MPG we ...
by pacerman
Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:03 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: All-wheel drive not working?!
Replies: 44
Views: 26439

a viscous coupling is not a "direct" ie "mechanical" link to the rear end.......in the old days we used a silicon fluid, may have changed now.http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential5.htmhttp://www.wisegeek.com/what-i...g.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscous_coupling_unithtt...
by pacerman
Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:51 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: ~ Might be gettin a Vibe - problems to look for? ~
Replies: 21
Views: 3057

DBW

My 05 is throttle cable, built 02/05 AWD Abyss monotone, so far so good.
by pacerman
Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:46 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2005 Vibe Wheel bearing going bad???
Replies: 18
Views: 6113

Re: (Atomicpunk)

What is the bearing make and number like in a......... SKF 6205 2 RS type of number???
by pacerman
Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:34 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Central console & cellular jack.
Replies: 39
Views: 6705

Re: Central console & cellular jack. (PopeyeFAFL)

My 05 AWD has no jack in the box, just a rubber plug to fill the hole...... , I think its a Kanadian one, dunno, just bought it from Carter GM in Vancouver BC
by pacerman
Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:23 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: power plug
Replies: 18
Views: 3274

My cover on the recepticle reads 100W maximum...........2005
by pacerman
Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1413896

17,000 Km or a bit over 10,000 miles, 2005
by pacerman
Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Next Pontiac Vibe to be renamed G_ and debut at NYAS 2007
Replies: 47
Views: 11878

Methinks ............g-spot
by pacerman
Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: new vibe owner
Replies: 14
Views: 2203

Thanx all, this has been a year decision for us. Was really gung ho on a Caliber, took one for a two week holiday last summer, just didn't like the CVT. Was looking at HHR's, would have bought one , just no AWD. One of our main criteria was good gas mileage, and AWD for the short winters, hope my Vi...
by pacerman
Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: new vibe owner
Replies: 14
Views: 2203

Re: new vibe owner (kevera)

The only option missing on the Pacer is the licorice dispenser.....they are really rare........
by pacerman
Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:53 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: new vibe owner
Replies: 14
Views: 2203

new vibe owner

Hi, just bought a 2005 AWD Vibe, 9,000 low miles, GM factory roof racks, so far so good.........