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by tumbleweed
Thu Jan 23, 2003 3:13 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Poll - How many use Synthetic Oil or Regular Oil in their Vibe?
Replies: 178
Views: 155718

Re: Poll - How many use Synthetic Oil or Regular Oil in their Vibe? (Triton GT)

Several years back Consumer Reports tested oil filters and Fram was the best it filtered the smallest particles and held much more crud before the bypass kicked in. I have used Fram filters in all my vehicles ever since.
by tumbleweed
Mon Jan 06, 2003 3:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What would You Have GM Change on Future Vibes?
Replies: 209
Views: 62516

Re: What would You Have GM Change on Future Vibes? (MadBill)

Move the steering wheel 1/2" further away from dash, do something to improve the readability of the odometer !!!! for us middle-age people, the combination of red lighting and small size numbers makes it unreadable for me, louder horn.
by tumbleweed
Wed Oct 02, 2002 5:23 am
Forum: The Track
Topic: AWD Owners!!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1256

Re: AWD Owners!!!!! (LocDog)

My wifes AWD handles quite well and is quite responsive when you put the petal to the metal. I would have to drive a 2wd version more or less side by side to really see if there was a noticeable difference between the two. Consumer Reports did compare a awd Matrix with a 2wd Vibe and they made minor...
by tumbleweed
Wed Oct 02, 2002 3:27 am
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: Factory Front End Cover (s)
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

Re: Factory Front End Cover (Stands Alone)

The snap mounts by removing the existing screw from the cladding, and installing the snap with the longer provided screw. The location is the upper most screw on the front portion of the wheel well. It does take some stretching to get it to fit right.
by tumbleweed
Thu Sep 26, 2002 3:38 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Vibe's Fuel Economy
Replies: 16
Views: 3955

Re: Vibe's Fuel Economy (Jack)

My wifes AWD vibe averages 30mph on her 60 mile daily commute
by tumbleweed
Wed Aug 28, 2002 2:15 am
Forum: Pontiac, GM SPO, & TRD Accessories
Topic: Does any one have a front cover yet?
Replies: 16
Views: 5182

Re: Does any one have a front cover yet? (yank dini)

Yes I bought one for my wifes neptune, moon & tunes, awd vibe, it took one week for the local pontiac dealer to get it. The installation instructions suck but it is actually fairly easy to install except for the snaps that are attached to existing screws under the front fenders. It fits very wel...
by tumbleweed
Mon Jul 15, 2002 11:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe?
Replies: 136
Views: 31938

Re: How many weeks to receive an factory ordered Pontiac Vibe? (kshields)

We ordered ours May 10th and received it on July 3, about 8 weeks, thru GM's family discount plan. Great vehicle Car & Driver should look at Consumer Reports rating of the vibe they rated it higher than the PT Cruiser and the Mazda