Can't offer any specific advise on 1 & 2, other than general tune up stuff. I never cleaned a throttle body, but I don't expect it to be too difficult. 3. I didn't have a plate holder on my second Vibe, I just screwed the plate directly to the front bumper. It bent a little, but worked ok. 4. T...

Clean the MAF sensor. That's made a substantial difference in idle on two old cars I bought in the last decade. Be sure to use dedicated cleaner and follow directions. Run injector cleaner through the gas tank. Replace plugs, engine air filter, PCV valve, cabin air filter while you're at it. Clean ...

Welcome to GenVibe. I can help you with two of your five requests BUT need to know where you're located. You should have had the option of filling it out when you signed up here. Unless you're in a witness protection program, or extremely paranoid, I don't see why 99% of the members here refuse to ...

I just joined and posted some mechanical questions over a week ago, but my oost is still not approved or visible to others

I need to replace some broken fasteners anchoring some plastic panels to the interior of the engine compartment. Are these GM or Toyota? Does anybody know what to search online for?

Hi, I just bought a base model 2009 Vibe (90k miles, automatic), and am looking for advice. Car/engine is driving fine except for two things: 1) It cranks fine, but sometimes stumbles when starting - runs/idles rough for a few seconds (like it might stall) before revving up and smoothing out. 2) Occ...