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by ZBVibe
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:53 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Manual Transmission Oil Change
Replies: 32
Views: 51806

Re: Manual Transmission Oil Change

This is a great thread. The first time I changed my transmission fluid I used the specified gear oil in valvoline brand. It came in quart containers and it was a pain to get into the fill plug. My second change, wiser from the first, I used redline brand gear oil and a fluid transfer pump. It was wa...
by ZBVibe
Sun Nov 18, 2012 2:55 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: lannvouivre - 2006 Vibe Base "Epona"
Replies: 85
Views: 50138

Re: lannvouivre - 2006 Vibe Base "Epona"

Those wheels look great!!!! I have an 06 white & grey base like yours with the 5-speed. It's been a great car and I've been thinking of putting some new shoes on it. lol.
by ZBVibe
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: '09 1.8 5-Speed, Clutch Question
Replies: 8
Views: 2825

Re: '09 1.8 5-Speed, Clutch Question

I've driven plenty of manual transmissions (gas and diesel) and I can assure you, this base 5-Speed has some "jerkyness" if you don't use the clutch a little more than what you would feel necessary for a different vehicle. I 'ride' the clutch a little more with this car to ensure smooth sh...
by ZBVibe
Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: DVibe - 2003 Vibe GT
Replies: 38
Views: 19726

Re: DVibe - 2003 Vibe GT

Any advice on painting the hubs black? I have a white vibe and think it would look better than OEM hubs if they were black. Thanks