I have a 2003 AWD Vibe and was told that I need a new oil pan gasket and a transmission fluid flush when I recently got new tires. How difficult would either of those tasks be for me to try on my own? While I am at it I would like to do some preventative maintenance/upgrades and flush my radiator, i...

I have a 2003 AWD Vibe with 180,000 miles on it, in Minnesota. It actually runs suprisingly well, except for when it gets above about 80 degrees outside. Once it gets past 80, whether I run the AC or not after a certain period of time (it can be long or short, there's no pattern to it) there will be...

I recently got over the poverty line in America, which has finally allowed me the money to possibly start tweaking my anemic 03 AWD Vibe. From the two forum posts below it definitely seems the Injen CAI is the way to go in the AWD to avoid check engine lights, but it still makes me nervous that Toyo...

Here I was expecting a couple ideas from a couple people... thanks man! Step 1: Ram air, Step 2: ?. Step 3: profit!Let's say I win the lottery or get a big inheritance and want to go crazy, will all/most of the Toyota TRD parts for a 2003 Matrix work in a Vibe?This is unrelated to engine/transmissio...

I got a 2003 AWD Vibe at a shocking price (previous owner kinda smelled, that's been fixed) but since purchase I've notice sled dogs may give me more mid range acceleration than the 1.4L engine :-( .Ultimately what are some quick and easy ways to get some power back (if there was any to begin with!)...