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by joshjagdfeld
Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:30 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe Heat Gauge
Replies: 22
Views: 8587

Pictures coming ASAP! I had them burp it after flusing out the Dexcool they originally used. I had them use an alternative Toyota coolant to be safe... the word around here is that Dexcool is less than spectacular.
by joshjagdfeld
Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:57 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe Heat Gauge
Replies: 22
Views: 8587

Quick response: Service tech who replaced the engine didn't burp the air bubbles out entirely from the coolant.Tadaa!
by joshjagdfeld
Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:53 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe Heat Gauge
Replies: 22
Views: 8587

I just want this darn car to work properly! Pretty frustrating to have such a great vehicle having hiccups off the lot.
by joshjagdfeld
Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:54 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe Heat Gauge
Replies: 22
Views: 8587

Thanks for the info on the coolant thread...What are the right questions that I need to ask the service manager to make sure this gets taken care of? It seems to me that since they've known there was a coolant problem in the past that they would have checked the coolant level...I just need a little ...
by joshjagdfeld
Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:44 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe Heat Gauge
Replies: 22
Views: 8587

What are the right questions that I need to ask the service manager to make sure this gets taken care of? It seems to me that since they've known there was a coolant problem in the past that they would have checked the coolant level...I just need a little help with a "roadmap" to follow wi...
by joshjagdfeld
Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:34 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe Heat Gauge
Replies: 22
Views: 8587

I should also note that the "idiot's heat gauge" will consistently fluctuate between the middle of the gauge all the way up to about one bar short of the "H" marker, but never go above. It will always cool back down to about the middle, but not before being all over in between...
by joshjagdfeld
Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:32 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe Heat Gauge
Replies: 22
Views: 8587

The entire engine was replaced with a brand new engine.My heat gauge definitely dances around a lot all the time - something must not be right... What brand of coolant do you recommend? Also, what is the best way to check to be sure my Vibe has enough coolant in it? I've heard if you cold start it a...
by joshjagdfeld
Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:28 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe Heat Gauge
Replies: 22
Views: 8587

Vibe Heat Gauge

I just purchased a 2005 Vibe that was a lease vehicle until now. Everything is quite fantastic except for a few things, and I wanted to get some good input on them before I act:First, when I drove the car off the lot, it was fantastic for a day or so, then I noticed my heat gauge starting to soar th...