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by Thrasher
Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member
Replies: 13
Views: 2727

Re: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member

Changed the power steering fluid and valve cover gasket. Unfortunately my daughter broke the exterior door handle on the rear door. :( Ordered a replacement off of ebay. Have to decide if I want to tackle that one. MPG on previous tank was 19 mpg. The only other thing I can think of is the upper O2 ...
by Thrasher
Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member
Replies: 13
Views: 2727

Re: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member

Thanks for all the replies. It's looking like the spark plugs might have helped as the gas tank isn't plummeting yet after driving. Will see what mpg we get this week. Got the coolant changed with Toyota 50/50. It had a pinkish red color coolant in it before. Brake fluid is now changed and had the f...
by Thrasher
Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:05 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member
Replies: 13
Views: 2727

Re: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member

I live in Georgia. The car has always been registered in Georgia. Hot summer, mild winters. It has an automatic transmission. I'll see if I can change the valve cover gasket in the next week or two and review the mpg. Getting the brake fluid changed tomorrow. Will ask my mechanic to look at the brak...
by Thrasher
Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member
Replies: 13
Views: 2727

Re: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member

Yes, unfortunately it was a dealer, under body and everything on it is super clean. My trusted mechanic of 10+ years asked me if grandma passed away based on the condition and mileage. Carfax showed 2 owners and it has records of annual mileage for emissions reported. AC compressor had to be replace...
by Thrasher
Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member
Replies: 13
Views: 2727

Purchased 2003 Pontiac Vibe New Member

New member and recently purchased a 2003 pontiac vibe with 66,000 miles on it. Had my mechanic check it over and it looked good. Have already used the forum for lots of info. Battery died and changed it. Changed the transmission fluid with Toyota T-IV doing a drain and fill twice so far as it was pr...