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Quote, originally posted by mikey00 »I do have one other thought. You could try your luck over at matrixowners.com. First do a search on gas mileage or mpg and see if you come up with anything. If not, try joining and posting you question.Thanks, I will check out that site.

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Actually two different Pontiac techs shot me down in the past few months, and the Toyota tech couldn't really help, although he was very informative and helpful with what he could offer for suggestions. I have been figuring the mileage since I bought the car in late July of this year, so I brought t...

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What is a CEL?I brought the car in to the dealer yesterday, and no conclusive results. Everything looks good to them, and no vacuum leaks, etc. He looked me in the eye and said that if I can get 300 miles out of one tank, then that is good -- REALLY good. As if! This guy is full of it, as you can te...

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I filled up at the usual gas station (Shell, which has been steady, at least) a couple days ago and then drove it all highway at about 65-70 mph. Down to below 3/4 of a tank, and guess how many miles it's logged? 78!! That's freaking TERRIBLE! On a bad tank, i'd get at least 100 miles at the 3/4 mar...

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Quote, originally posted by 4azdmunky »I wonder if there is a slight vacuum leak? Do you hear a light high pitch whine when the hood is up?I fixed a VW Jetta this week at work that belongs to an employee that was running like crap and had poor gas mileage. The dealer said it was normal, but as soon ...

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Hey, Munky -No codes were triggered by anything, and that's why the dealership service department couldn't do anything about this. Just wait it out is all they could prescribe. Meh. I changed the oil a couple weeks ago to Castrol gtx, which was great with my neon. No complaints there. I re-set the e...

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Quote, originally posted by mikey00 »215 50 r17's are also the size listed in the 05 Vibe brochure I have. If I put that size into a tire calculator and compare it to the stock size (205 55 R16), the 17" tires have a circumference of 80 while the 16" tires have a circumference of 78.2.The ...

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Quote, originally posted by 2002sportside »What size tires are actually on the car? 215 50 r17's

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Thanks, Mike. My door has the sticker with the 17" tire settings already on it, though. The previous owner must have optioned up through the factory. Each mile traveled seems accurate. I wish you were spot on, but I think it's set this way through the factory. What do you think?

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They seem like new, really. 9K miles. They're monsters!

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Quote, originally posted by 4azdmunky »Dilweed..Any updates on this issue?I did what you suggested, and I managed 30 mpg all highway. It's been almost two weeks since I reset stuff by disconnecting the battery. Still terrible in the city, though. About 20 mpg, and that needle drops every time I star...

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Quote, originally posted by 4azdmunky »Just unhook the neg battery cable, let it sit for at least 20 minutes (over night if you have the time), clean it while its off, might was well add water to the battery too if you dont have a sealed battery. Use distilled or filtered water.hook it back up, rest...

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Quote, originally posted by joatmon »my guess would be powertrain control module, sometimes referred to as the ECU, which is perhaps electronic control unit. The car's computer that controls how the engine runs, and when an automatic tranny shifts. You can reset it by diconnecting the negative lead ...

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Quote, originally posted by 4azdmunky » Also, have you reset your PCM? I know that when I drive from Denver to Pueblo (around 2000 ft difference) the car runs great in Pueblo, but runs like crap when I get home. Same thing happens when I go to the mountains. What is a PCM?

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Yeah, mine stops when I let off the gas, too. That's why I thought it was an engine, related thing. Gets up there around 58-60 and above.

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Quote, originally posted by NewNeptune »I would do this: Run your current tank down as far as possible, put in a bottle of Chevron Techron (GM just rebottles this stuff as their own fuel injector cleaner) and then get your gas from one of these gas stations for at least 5 tanks:http://www.toptiergas...

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Quote, originally posted by NewNeptune Â»17" tires are an option on the base Vibe. Dilweed, do yours look like this?http://www.pontiac.com/images/...g.jpgYep! And they're crappy factory tires, too. Can't have those on there this winter, that's for sure. I started a tire change thread, too, and ...

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Quote, originally posted by 2002sportside »I don't think what you are getting is normal... do you know the history of this vehicle at all? If it's that bad now I'd hate to think what will happen when the "winter blends" hit the pumps, if they haven't already.BTW, I don't think I can even f...

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Quote, originally posted by redlava »Just out of curiosity, what type of fuel do you put in? Are you running an Ethanol blend? If you are, then try switching to just regular gas with no ethanol and you should see your fuel economy go up.If I remember correctly it took my Vibe quite a while before I ...

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Quote, originally posted by Serg4u Â» I say its worth it....whats your budget look like?Get a deck get a amp, and you'll love the sound!Audio is always my first upgrade in my carsOnly $200 or less. Plus, I have p215 50 r17's to replace with something better for Maine driving. (Not sure about that ye...

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Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»I would have them take a look at it. But, some dealers charge for diagnostics if they find nothing wrong. Maybe one of the service techs could go for a ride along with you and then determine if it needs more diagnosis or if they tell you it is normal. Did this...

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Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»Might want to check the belt and tensioner pulley as well.So, I should bring it in while it's still under warranty?

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"carpc"?

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Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»Could it be from the front tires and it just sounds like its coming from the engine? Is it the same on all road surfaces?It just sounds like the engine hitting a high note above 60 mph. I'm not sure about the tires. It IS from the front end... and I'm not sure...

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Do any of you hear the higher-pitched hum of the engine above 60mph?? It's very noticeable to me from 58-60 or so; it's as if it kicks into annoying-hum mode at that point. Do you think this is normal or based on the positioning of the engine? Thanks!

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Quote, originally posted by 2002sportside »You could probably get people to trade their stock 16" alloys for your 17s too. Thats the way I'd try to go...Curious, do you have the moon and tunes package (sunroof and seven speaker sound system)?Nope. No M&T package. Just the upgraded Rockfords...

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Quote, originally posted by Tubaryan12 »offer to trade them for some 16" steels....that way it won't cost you anything How could I go about doing that??A tire dealer would do that? (And isn't aluminum better?)

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Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa Â»Pretty much any aftermarket stereo will help your sound over the stock radio.Aftermarket radios (especially Pioneers) have much better amplifier circuits, not to mention signal processing and better FM recievers.Not to mention the amplifiers are more powerful ...

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Quote, originally posted by 2002sportside »Even easier... check the VIN. The fourth and fifth digits tell you what you have:SL-VibeSM-Vibe AWDSN-Vibe GTBleh. Not that I got my hopes up too much, but it is an SL Base model. Thanks for that info, though!

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I stop about 6-7 times around 30-40 mph within ten minutes in my morning city commute, and that's how I get my city-only mileage. Interesting, djb. When I'm all highway, I do not come close to those 33-38 numbers that I've seen floating around for the automatic, though. 65 mph speed limit, and I fin...

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Sweet, shane. What make was the aftermarket deck? That's good to knowthat it was better than the factory unit... I was told by the tech guy that it wouldn't make a difference. Grrrrr....

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I have good tweeters on the Punch speakers, too. Does anyone recommend getting more installed up high by the window area?I'm attributing the missing sound to all four speakers being low down in the doors, front and back....Thanks!

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So, a new deck woud make a difference? Hmmmm... I did enjoy my old Kenwood on my '95 Neon. Nothing too special, but very good sound for what it was. Wow...Thanks!

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...in addition to just the speakers??That's what a sound tech told me. He said that these stereos are very good, and that they're generics built by Eclipse. Replacing the stereo for an aftermarket deck is a misnomer, I guess? Replacing those crappy all-bass/no tweeter speakers has done wonders to my...

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I thought it should definitely be ON. No?

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Quote, originally posted by GMJAP »That sounds low to me. The parent's 05 auto gets 29-30mpg and they do mostly city driving.Wow! Now I'm jealous. I don't understand that sort of great city mileage. That's exactly not what I'm getting, and there doesn't seem to be anything "wrong" with my ...

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Nope, no rotten-egg smells. Let's hope I never smell that from it! I know I risk sounding ignorant here, but what is a pumpkin ball? I'll check that out and cross my fingers. Heh....

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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »Oh, like how it FLOORS it when you go up even the slightest incline! I hated that... I never thought that could be particularly good for your mileage. Exactly! Grrrrrr....

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Quote, originally posted by 2002sportside » I don't think it would affect it too much but are your tires the right size? It could be throwing off the odo. Maybe it is an AWD...Keep posting, we should be able to help you eventually...Yeah, that'd be sweet if it WAS AWD... but I seriously doubt it. I'...

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Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »How do you fine it hard?Sluggish kicking into higher gear when needed. Really groans and kicks the rpms way up there until it settles. Doesn't seem to like easing into constant speeds, if that helps....

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Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »A constent speed ding bat. The cruise seems pretty hard on this vehicle. Maybe it's due to being an automatic? I avoid using it.

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Thanks, ANO and V. I've gone through the cruise, OD on/off, tire pressure thing, and my careful driving include no fast stops and letting it downshift gradually whenever possible. It's frustrating as hell right now, and the dealership service dept. checked with air filter, fuel filter, all that when...

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Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »you got a heavy right foot?Nope. Been being very careful to get an accurate reading. Speed limit or just above, and staying under 3000 rpms on the highway.

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Hi, everyone! I am new here, and of average wiles regarding vehicles, so I look forward to any help/advice/reassurance anyone here can offer to me. So I used my five-year savings on my '05 Vibe (pre-owned) this July. It was time to lay my '95 Neon to rest due to big repairs that outweighed the value...

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I'm still new to my Vibe, but it's idling around 1200 cold, and I live in Maine. Stop lights are usually around 900 rpms warm. Loud noise from front of vehicle at start-up, but the manual says that's due to the ABS regulating itself. Winter should be interesting as it fast approaches...!

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