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Resurrecting an oldie here - I'm at 255k on an '08, got new tires recently with an 80k warranty. I asked the guy what happens when my odometer stops at 299,999 and he of course had no idea what I was talking about. So, looks like I'll be getting my next set pro-rated since no matter how many miles I...

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How can you get everywhere by just spraying and wiping? I've been using engine degreaser, or just any degreaser I have handy, spray down the entire engine in a car wash bay, and rinse on low pressure. The belt squeals for a few seconds, but other than that, no problems. I just really want to get und...

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cptnsolo77 wrote:Every 60K as per the manual

Never - according to the dip stick.

I just did a fluid and filter change for the first time at 245k miles, I don't notice any difference.

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I vote for a water pump also. Buy a cheap mechanics stethoscope. I had that horrible sound at around 100k miles, I originally thought it was the alternator. I replaced that since it was the easiest, but it wasn't. Thankfully the store took it back. I replaced the water pump and the sound went away. ...

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What's a safe way to clean under the plastic engine cover on an 03 - 08? I keep the rest of the engine very clean, but whenever I remove that cover, I want to puke. Is it safe to spray down with degreaser and a hose? I'm thinking NO since the spark plugs are there.

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Well, I found the problem. And I also found my missing socket from when I was replacing the actuator motor.

*Missing tools can wind up in the strangest places*

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I'm going to resurrect this problem, as I am having the exact same problem. I just replaced the motor that operates the flap, you know the old clicking sound problem, and replaced the cabin air filter, and now I am having some major vibrations coming from the blower motor on high speeds. Has anyone ...

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I have an 08, but all I do is:

With the engine off, set the parking brake, shine a cheap little led flashlight on the photocell, start the engine. No lights.

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Door ajar light came on, very dim. Popped the access panel off the rear hatch, had some wetness down there. Hooked up my shop vac to blow air, stuck the hose down the hole - no more light. Woo hoo!

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I heard, diagnosed, checked genvibe, and fixed within 24 hours. To remove the motor and spin the gear I only used: 7/32 socket 1/4" drive Rubber band Electrical tape Flat head screwdriver Wrap the rubber band around the socket to get a grip on it for that top bolt and turn it by hand. Use the t...

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How you likin' the bug deflector? Is it a weathertech?

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Quote, originally posted by skylinedrifter Â»http://www.hornblasters.com/End of story. I've heard their horns. They sound exactly like a modern locomotive horn. Can you imagine that sound coming from a Vibe? :DThis is my favorite youtube train horn video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tot05qRtvsw

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How can a reshaped front bumper and a differently appointed door panel take it from a notch above "for the neighbors" to "fuel for the soul"? How exactly does Motor Trend come to two so very different conclusions on the same car except for a few body differences? Funny...the Sabl...

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Quote, originally posted by jwalcik Â»One reason that I can think of is that a lot of people don't know they're the same car. That really sums it up. I personally would never buy an American made 4 cylinder and I'm sure a lot of people feel the same way.Here's some interesting data. The new Motor Tr...

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Quote, originally posted by lowincash Â»yah i think xm is standard on all trims...but personally i wished they used sirius instead =/ i like their music selection more.Aren't they merging anyway? Edit:"Executives from both companies have stated that XM and Sirius will continue to operate as sep...

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Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE Â»Weakest sound heard 0dBWhisper Quiet Library 30dBNormal conversation (3-5') 60-70dBTelephone dial tone 80dBCity Traffic (inside car) 85dBTrain whistle at 500', Truck Traffic 90dBSubway train at 200' 95dBLevel at which sustained exposure may result in hearing lo...

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Quote, originally posted by CoolBunny Â»It's the stupid sticker the dealership put on (one in front and one in the back), will remove them as soon as the temperature around here gets better, it's been raining on and off for 2 days now.Move to Maryland, the license plate will cover the one in the fro...

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I went to a Jiffy Lube ONE time for a coolant flush on my last car, a Grand Am. The flush went fine, but for some reason the guy decided to check my PCV valve. He pulled up on the elbow connector and swiftly broke it in two. He then grabbed a nice piece of electrical tape to complete the job. When I...

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Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»On a "good" synthetic like (German) Castrol Syntec 0-w30, you could likely get 3 changes worth out of it in a Vibe, just changing the filter at normal intervals and topping off.. Just guessing here, but these engines aren't high strung, high compre...

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I've noticed a nice worn spot developing where my heel pivots on the floor mat, and I've also seen it in many genviber's photos. Well, I'm trying to prevent it from getting worse. I've temporarily put one of those dashboard sticky things there as a heel rest, but it looks like a horse's (removed). I...

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I'm thinking about trying to move a couch...has that been done?

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I just got a Garmin Nuvi 200, the cheapest one out there basically. Paid like $165 at Walmart, something like that. Works fine for me, it even links up with geocachers online. You can also do a free '09 street update online. A full charge lasts plenty long...not sure how long though, it's never gone...

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Quote, originally posted by Burns1210 Â»Yeah...that'll save GM... I hope so...400+ hp cars isn't the answer.

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Yeah...that'll save GM...

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Quote, originally posted by bull77 Â»nope --- it stopped in 04No...the dual stopped in '04. The short one was in place from '05-'08. Mine came with the short one and I bought the dual.

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Quote, originally posted by prathman Â»(Currently the oil looks almost identical after 5 kmiles to the new oil that's put in.If the oil comes out clean after 5,00 miles, isn't that a sign that it isn't working? Oil is supposed to get dirty.

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Quote, originally posted by bull77 Â»why did you take it out? wanna do a swap..If you have an '06, don't you already have the short one?

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Quote, originally posted by Bad Vibe Â»hey i thought i was getting it?price w/ shipping to 11766?can you not pm on this forum or am i the king of all noobs?I PMed you, then I saw you said no PMs. (I have to hold down the ctrl key to get PMs) It's yours for $20 shipped.

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Quote, originally posted by Bad Vibe Â»any one wanna sell me their old single arm rest? i don't like the dual and mine is brokenI'll sell ya mine...had it in my new 08 for like 2 weeks then took it out.

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Quote, originally posted by waveresponder Â»http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/I read the Pennsylvania laws there and there were pretty straight forward. When I googled Penn tint laws, I found all kinds of crazy stories.

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Quote, originally posted by tribalman Â»i don't like the "resist the norm" tag line. a majority of the cars i see are either toyota or hondas.Didn't quite get that either, seems like most cars on the road are Toyotas. How 'bout "Join The Crowd"?

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Quote, originally posted by nimo Â» I live in Chicago area and wonder why I see so many more 08 Vibes over the Newer 09 ? How do you even know you're seeing '08s?

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Sticker price was $24k. The statue in the background of the first photo is the one and only Babe Ruth.

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I have a question about this feature. I just disabled my dinger, but now the display just says 'airbag', not 'airbag off'. When someone sits in the passenger seat, it says 'airbag on' like it should, but why doesn't it say 'off' anymore?

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Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt Â»2. XM satellite radio: I've had a sirius radio before and it is much higher quality. I asked the dealer if there was a way I could switch to sirius and still keep it integrated into the car. They said no.Aren't they supposed to be merging soon anyway? I h...

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Why can't you just put it in the center console and when you drop off the car for maintenance, put it in your pocket?

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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»The first gen Vibe *does* have the bits underneath to bolt the handle to if you get another one, if I'm remembering correctly. Or do like jeffgtx did back in the day and throw an Aveo sunglass holder up there. There's sure enough an indentation in the headl...

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Quote, originally posted by ajconover Â»Just be careful which drain plug you open. The (auto) transmission has a drain plug mounted right on the bottom of its pan... it would be easy to open the wrong one if you are not paying attention.I did that once on my friend's Jeep Cherokee once. When the oil...

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Why doesn't the Vibe (and most cars for that matter) have that handle up above the door like the other three doors have? And what's the real purpose of that handle anyway? I just use them to hang clothes, I've never seen anyone actually use it for anything else.

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I'll just stick with my inflatable kayak...

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Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»I will probably get slammed for this - but with all the good deals on oil changes why would anyone want to do it themselves....I would not take take my Vibe to quick lube places like Jiffy Lube etc. but I trust the dealer, Goodyear Service Centers etc. My brother...

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Quote, originally posted by woodlands1 »They really messed up on the hubcaps. They look awful with the steel wheels.Second!

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The word heinous comes to mind...

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Quote, originally posted by Raven Â»'03 and '04 Vibe, a couple more years for Matrix and Corolla I think were different.We have Hertz rental cars where I work and they use Corollas. I've seen '07 Corollas with the dual arm rest, but in the fuzzy material. The ones that have the hard vinyl always hav...

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I've searched 2 junk yards near me...no Vibe, no Matrix, no Corolla.

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He's selling two things from that salvage...the arm rest and the sun visors .

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Not mine...just a find.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

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Best price I've seen is $77.25 shipped, only a few dollars less than the weathertech site.

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Quote, originally posted by DeClerq »Looks good! Would look even better w/o that Thornhill sticker on the back!That was something I insisted on from the dealer. They're not paying me to advertise!

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