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http://i1212.photobucket.com/a...n.jpgh ... .jpgWashed and waxed the front end and the car bra. Oh, and cleaned the windows and interior...still need to vacuum. I didn't get to wash the rest of the car because I still don't have a clay bar...

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I pulled the filter out so that I could hold the vent shut, otherwise I couldn't get the recirculate motor to line up with its little post. I'll probably just go replace the screw at some point since I probably won't get a chance to play with anything else for a while.

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I need to replace my rear struts. I utilized the magical power of Google to see what parts would also need to replaced, but I want to make sure that I've got everything.So far:http://catalog.monroe.com/cata...CTIVEhttp://catalog.monroe.com/cata...CTIVEIs there anything I'm missing? Is there anything...

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New cabin air filter for $11.57 from NAPA, and then NAPA windshield wipers. Windshield wipers always make me look stupid when I'm trying to get them off of my car I got asked if I wanted help.

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Quote, originally posted by MotoAce51 Â»Not bad. Just don't get why its debaged then stickers put on which go back to looking badged...When I debadged the right door, the floss slid under it very, very easily. I got it off and the paint was...not in good shape. The badge had been cracked (which is w...

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I got the R. motor out, Dad and I turned the gear 180 degrees, and I got it back into my car (I took the stereo out and as it turns out I didn't even need to do that). Except I lost one of the screws, and I think it went to a really, really bad place. When I was putting the motor back in, I took out...

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So...I have a two-toned frost white Vibe. It's my first cat and it used to be a rental in Travis County. Oldest image: http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/002/4/9/0830121946_01_by_lannvouivre-d8ccfxp.jpg Recent: http://i.imgur.com/EfNxucu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hH3bJwW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/j2D2...

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Thankyou! I might even get to look into it today.

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Quote, originally posted by tpollauf Â»These cars will last forever My BF isn't convinced I'll keep the Vibe for long. He'll learn.

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Got it inspected.Did the "bounce test" on it. The back right side hissed at me the first time I did it, but didn't do it again later in the day when I tried to show my mom. I think it's trying to trick me!

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When I set the air to recirculate, it makes an awful clacking noise. If I turn it back off, it stops. Sometimes I can have it on recirculate for a while before it starts, but it usually eventually starts the sound again. I have only turned it on twice counting the time it started, so hopefully I hav...

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Quote, originally posted by scherry2 Â»and clear coat? Toyota doesn't use it on the vibe at least not on the 03 thru 06 modelsWait, what? That would certainly explain a few things...but I don't understand why they wouldn't have a clear coat?

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At the vet And at the mall! (No Bentley this time though)

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31.1 mpg this last fill up, 100% highway, 50% at 80+ mph sometimes going uphill (I was following a group to a fossil collection place), then 50% at 65-75 mph when I was able to choose my speed.

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I removed mine from the back using the power of the TX sun and waxed dental floss. I peeled the remaining grey, fuzzy adhesive with my nails, but there was ...other stuff on it, probably from hard water and dust. I tried scrubbing it off with Goo Gone, but it didn't help too much. I used Pledge Mult...

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Replaced both headlight bulbs. Driver's side bulb is a huge pain even with my teeny-tiny hands.Yesterday, I had to replace a tire (nail in the sidewall)...which somehow cost $15? I've had to pay more than that just to get them patched. I don't even know what happened.

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Quote, originally posted by Blueridge9 Â»In 2016 new mpg regulations should go into effect so hopefully there will be more choices in a few years. I have no plans to replace my Vibe unless I'm in a accident but if that happens, I wish I could shop at a small, hatchback specific showroom (all brands)...

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Quote, originally posted by cptnsolo77 Â»I would say that the 1st gen Vibes are cuteI am here to confirm that the first gen vibes are cute and that's why I picked one out (also they have a hatchback and good mileage). My dad had to drive it at some point, I wonder if anyone looked at him and wondere...

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Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â»What are you people complaining about? It's been well over 100* everyday (currenly 102*, but seen it as high as 108*) for months around here!! Man, it's been so hot that I don't even want to wash my car again.The day before yesterday, I dodged a car accident wit...

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Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â» Looks like you got some good results. But you're not likely to get good results from a clear coat spray can, unless you are very good and in doors.The clear coat overspray should come off easily. Use some Dupont #7 polish.It was actually some wipe on stuff. Man...

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Ok, so it wasn't today, but I used a headlight restoration kit from Sylvania on my headlights two days ago.I'm gonna just do links because the pictures are hugeBefore:http://i734.photobucket.com/al...1.jpghttp://i734.photobucket.com/al...1.jpgAfter:http://i734.photobucket.com/al...0.jpghttp://i734.p...

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I used a $17 or so kit from Sylvania today. Was a pretty amazing improvement. (Using links because the pictures are huge)Before:http://i734.photobucket.com/al...1.jpghttp://i734.photobucket.com/al...1.jpgAfter:http://i734.photobucket.com/al...0.jpghttp://i734.photobucket.com/al...0.jpgI missed a cou...

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Parked next to this at the mall.What brings a Bentley to my small town?

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I did the other day. I'm just under 5' tall, so I couldn't really see what was going on in front of the car unless something was up in the sky. It was roomy enough for a pipsqueak like me and I could probably sleep in the back a bit more comfortably than I did in my mom's Mariner.

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Put the new stereo in with the help of my BF's grandad. Looking forward to being able to plug my iPod in, I'm tired of having a limited selection of tunes.

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Futilely attempted to clear up the headlights with some BlueMagic headlight restoring stuff. It got some stuff off, but proved ineffective against the hard water stains. I'll be using http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=32206to clear them up. Thankfully I might never have to park by sprinklers e...

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Quote, originally posted by MotoAce51 Â»Is there a TB spacer on the motor?I don't know; do you mind me asking how to check? The internet search isn't being helpful tonight.If it helps, my Vibe hasn't gotten any modifications from when I bought it used, and its only other owner was a rental place.

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Kittens are fun to raise, especially since that way you have a great deal more control over how their temperament ends up being.

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Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt Â»sad to say but just lost my cat of 17 years to renal fialure, she and her litter mate (sister) had to be put down today, they passed at 5:10 pm today, they both will be greatly missed 5/1994-6/22/2011My parents and I have lost two kitties to renal failure...I...

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http://www.castrol.com/castrol...28224 That's the transmission fluid we used and it says it's recommended for T-IV, so I think it should be fine.Quote, originally posted by sideshowalan Â»Possibly a wheel bearing, next time it shows up, try swerving left and right to shift the weight around. If it's...

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"Interesting to learn about and somethin' extra for kids to know about."I guess it could be worse, but am hurt that she just referred to something that I consider to be "serious business" as "somethin' extra."

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$3.59 at 7-11. When we went to the Carlsbad Caverns, the station right outside the park was $4.79! We filled up at the one that was about a mile away from that station for at least a dollar cheaper.

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Dad's pretty sure we got the "T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid," but we threw the bottle away. We're going to Wal*Mart to double-check ASAP.

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My BF's dad helped us change my brake pads (we got ceramic). I watched and learned, but I'm too shrimpy to be able to get the lug nuts off by myself The new pads are way, way quieter; I hope this lasts, I live in a dusty place filled with squeaky brakes.

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The noise has greatly decreased in volume and frequency. Earlier today it was loud for a second after I went over a bump roughly, but I haven't heard it since.I'm not too worried about it now, but if anybody knows anything about it, go ahead and say something. It was a really bizarre sound that had ...

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105.8 F, 5% humidity says weatherbug. The Vibe said 111 when it was in the parking lot today.

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So, recently my dad and I changed the oil and automatic transaxle fluid in my 2006 Vibe. I checked the levels again to the engine oil (which was at the proper level) and the transaxle fluid (which was between the two "hot" divots 30 minutes after I'd been driving), following the instructio...

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Yesterday, it got up to at least 108 (according to the Vibe while we were driving to the Petroleum Museum).Today's high is estimated to be 105. I'm so glad we get to live in this guest house with working AC, the apartment we were living in would be cooking us.

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Quote, originally posted by KITT222 Â»You're lucky, yellow lights LOVE me. It'll be 5 in the morning, I'm the only car on the road, and I get yellow'd. Actually, acceleration is not very efficient. Don't exactly race up to the seed limit (like I sometimes do when I'm bored or when cars are quickly g...

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Right now (1:32 pm) it's 93.9 degrees F outside with 26% humidity and 15 mph winds.Last night it was still 91 degrees at 10 pm.

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Thanks I actually drive pretty slowly; most of the streets I use have a 45 mph speed limit and tons of lights that like to change when they sense my approach, so I take my time getting up to 45. I've gotten so used to my style of driving that whenever Mom takes me somewhere, I spend the entire time ...

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I once had to pick my BF's younger brother and his friend up from the mall. They sat in the back seat, and when I made a turn, they slid across the seats. Needless to say, I was shocked that they weren't wearing their belts--seriously, I thought EVERYONE did that. They will not be riding in my car e...

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I've had a white 2006 Vibe with the grey plastic trim for around five years now (and it has 57,738 miles). My parents bought it for my birthday used while I was in highschool, despite my fear of driving. In its past life, it was a rental car in Dallas for about 38k miles, but seemed to be in great c...

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We actually ended up changing the transmission/transaxle fluid as well since TX summers tend to be over 90 degrees F, my car is close to the 60,000 miles mark, and it was a rental in Houston or Dallas before we bought it. It was nearly black, so I think this was a good idea.Getting the transaxle flu...

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The oil issue was fixed after some draining. The next mission is to maybe put in a radio that has the auxiliary plug-in that you can hook an iPod up to.

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I'm reading the actual oil (the dipstick is actually fairly clean, so it's easy to tell). We did take the oil cap off when we were draining the oil since that's how Dad was taught to drain it, so no worries there. I think the positioning of the car during draining may have caused the plug to be up h...

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Quote, originally posted by sideshowalan Â»4 quarts is perfect.That thread you're' referring to is for the 2nd generation or 2009+ model.The dipstick still says that the engine is overfilled as of this morning. I think I should have made a drawing; the oil is going past both marks by a very, very la...

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I have a 2006 Vibe. Earlier today, I changed my oil with my dad (I needed to do it myself to make sure I'd be able to remember how to do it on my own). After we drained the pan and then the filter until each stopped dripping, we added four quarts. The manual said 4.4 quarts for the smaller amount, s...

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