Josh, just a thought to put in your back pocket: should repair of your Vibe become too costly and you need a replacement vehicle, consider getting a Honda Fit; similar in form and functionality but different in that it is truly one of the bullet proof cars out there for sale. I have the first gener...

You say you turned the engine off after pulling over to the side of the road. Was the engine actually still running? If so, then you dont have a "seized engine".

Did you ever solve the no start problem? If you were getting fuel and spark, I could only think of timing chain or possibly an ECU issue?

Chiadog wrote:Thanks for the information Kitt222, I plan to look at a set of cavalier alloys tomorrow.

Just got a set of 08 Corolla 195.65.15' winter tires for my 06 vibe, no problem with the fit and ride so far.

They dont list a 15" rim for the 06 Vibe there?

I was hoping to get some 195 65 15 winter tires and rims, can I not use that size?

Are the rims from an 07 Corolla the same as from an 06 Vibe? I assume they are, just want to make sure there is not an offset difference?

Thanks

Your plug suggests you have a piston ring or valve issue with oil getting into the combustion mix, possible a gasket. You can try cheap band aid solutions like STP oil treatment or some kind of oil thickener and see if that helps, but the amount of fouling on the plug, I doubt it would help? I think...

Could be clogged PCV if you are getting smoke from filler cap?

I would change that and clean throttle body and MAF.

Yes, you have to be careful with hoses and tightening clamps etc on the air intake stuff, it does not take much to create problems.

So do you find it is running better with the new gasket?

Did you disconnect the battery to reset the computer?

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I got a pair from an old Toyota

Just picked up an 06 Vibe and so far so good. For the most part i do my own servicing, but for certain things I would need a Service Centre ( like front wheel bearings on this car, sound like one of those things, or exhaust repair). Seems like there are a few Ottawan's here, so if you need to get to...

Does anyone know what I can use for the little plastic knobs used to release the back seats, the plastic knobs on the top of the seat are the ones I am talking about? Both of mine are missing.

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Robert

has anyone tried the non AC Delco or Denso ignition coils? How have they held up? How about the fuel injectors? There is a fairly big diff in price with the parts at Rock Auto. I know with my Old Astro van for example, everyone swears by Delco ignition parts, and for the most i agree, the delco igni...