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by rustcort
Fri May 17, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Lucas Oil Fuel Injector Cleaner
Replies: 10
Views: 8999

Re: Lucas Oil Fuel Injector Cleaner

I've used the Lucas Oil Fuel Injector for years in my cars (09 Vibe, 07 Caliber, 87 Wrangler). I also have been adding the Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer ever since the Vibe turned 50,000 miles. 150,000+ miles later still runs nice and smooth!!!
by rustcort
Fri May 17, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2009 5-Speed Manual 1.8
Replies: 8
Views: 3744

Re: 2009 5-Speed Manual 1.8

Bought my 2009 Vibe 5-Speed Manual 1.8 in September of 2008, 160,000+ miles later the transmission shifts as good as the day it left the factory!! Best car I have ever owned!!
by rustcort
Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Brake Noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1633

Re: Brake Noise

ehoff121, they are ceramic pads. I work part time at AutoZone and I have used their premium ceramic pads for years and never had a problem. However, in this case, I believe the pads are actually the issue. I took the car out last night after checking the backing plate and drove through as many subur...
by rustcort
Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Brake Noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1633

Re: Brake Noise

Thanks richard_v, I'll check that out tomorrow when I get home from work (have to take the wife's Dodge Caliber...uugg!!!)
by rustcort
Sun Sep 30, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Brake Noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1633

Brake Noise

OK, I'm completely stumped and need some advice. In late August of this year (2012) I was prepping my 2009 Pontiac Vibe for state inspection when I noticed that my front brakes were low and wearing unevenly on the one side (130,000+ miles on the vehicle, bought new). I replaced the entire front brak...