Greetings, I'm trying to debug an issue with my audio system and hoping someone has some insight. I installed a JVC aftermarket radio a few years ago and everything was working perfectly. Due to another issue (air conditioning not working), I ended up cranking the volume up pretty loud for a few min...

Oh, one last thing. I do see the engine RPM's higher at idle now (even after it warmed up), around 1100 - 1200 RPM where it used to be around 800 RPM. Could be due to cold weather, though.

Hey Everyone,Just to warn you, I'm not much of a car guy. My maintenance skills top out at changing spark plugs and serpentine belts. My 2005 Vibe (Base, manual transmission) fuel economy has been dropping over the last few months. I was getting around 34-35 average MPG, and now I'm down to about 29...

What's GM going to do - take away their Pontiac franchise? Oh wait.....Thanks for the response - figured they weren't telling the entire truth there.

When my wife got her 09 Vibe AWD last winter, the salesman told us it requires a special synthetic oil, and conventional oil will cause issues. I don't want this to turn into a disucussion on the merits or myths of synthetic oil, but has anyone else hear this, or is a line of BS the dealer is giving...