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by danielg
Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: steel rims for 03 Vibe
Replies: 1
Views: 1150

steel rims for 03 Vibe

Called 5 wrecking yards looking for 16" rims to mount my winter tires on. No one had anything. Is there a cross over from Toyota Corolla or another rim I could use. Thanks Dan
by danielg
Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:47 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: check engine light vacuum problem solved
Replies: 4
Views: 1768

Re: check engine light vacuum problem solved (omgLIFT)

Sorry I can't remember the code pl151???? It translated to the mixture was too rich or vacuum leak. We found it by spraying brake cleaner on the intake hoses and manifold. Interesting enough my buddy mech who worked for dealers said the first clue was the soot around the leak as the intake manifold ...
by danielg
Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:54 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: MPG On My 03 Automatic Base
Replies: 25
Views: 6713

Re: MPG On My 03 Automatic Base (yangiant51)

My 03 1.8 fwd gets 35 at 65mph, 40 at 60mph, 45 at 55mph and on one trip through Yellowstone Nat'l Park at 45mph a whopping 55mph. So some days I have to decide of 15 minutes extra driving time is worth the extra mpg.
by danielg
Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:28 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: check engine light vacuum problem solved
Replies: 4
Views: 1768

check engine light vacuum problem solved

This is a list of events leading to the solution of a 6 month cel problem.1. code showing failing oxygen sen2. replaced both sensors3. both failed4. Pontiac told to replace intake manifold gasket as a bad one can make sensors go bad5. Replaced gasket and still cel on 6. code said lean mixture and re...