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Scooter Dave

I am not sure what is involved in the recall, but sounds like they didn't apply "anti-squeal compound" to the back of the pads.Dave

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by bikeman1 Â»....what in blazes are the plastic tabs in front of the front wheels for? Spoilers for your tires (to improve MPG).

Scooter Dave

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Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by jasony0423 Â»...doesn't that only apply if there is tapping or ticking? There's no tapping from the engine, and it still idles at around 800 rpm. There should be some tapping/ticking. If not, the valves might too tight. Usually the valves seat into the head making the val...

Scooter Dave

Check/adjust the valve clearances.

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by iucu Â»A. You are better off running 5W30 in this engine - trust me on that.B. 5W30 is fine - it will not harm your engine. Which answer is good now !?Do the engineers at Toyota know that 5w 30 is better than what they recommend?

Scooter Dave

Sure, bottom line is, if the manufacturer recommends premium â€“ run premium. If they recommend regular â€“ run regular.

Scooter Dave

Will this put an end to the myth that using a higher octane fuel in an engine that the manufacturer engineered to run on 87 makes it run better, more power, and/or better mpg? Probably not, butâ€¦This is an exchange with Pat Goss the master mechanic from â€œMotorWeekâ€.:45:49 â€¹kenâ€º If your car ...

Scooter Dave

When changing oil and filter, I only had to put just under 4 quarts back in.

Scooter Dave

It might not get up to normal operating temperature in that short trip. I would double check the tire air pressure with a different gauge. Should improve after it's broken-in and you might want to switch to 100% synthetic oil (I wait 5 to 6k miles before switching) for a slight gain and better engin...

Scooter Dave

An option...http://oem-auto-accessory.com/....html

Scooter Dave

I have the dark blue and it will scratches very easily (and it shows).

Scooter Dave

I recently got a Kiwi MPG by PLX.http://www.plxkiwi.com/kiwimpg/index.htmlIt does not have all the functions that the ScanGauge has but it is smaller and is less money. Since it is 1" x 2 1/2" I was going to put it just above the tach (next to the speedo to display MPH since someone though...

Scooter Dave

I think that engine uses solid lifters - which means the valve lash needs to be checked (and adjusted if necessary). My '09 2.4 calls for every 60k miles - check your owner's manual for service interval.Usually, the valvetrain tightens up as the valves seat into the head. When tight, the motor gets ...

Scooter Dave

What year is it?

Scooter Dave

First oil and filter change (1,200 miles). I like the vertical filter - took just under 4 qts to refill.

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by iucu Â»To me, better octane will improve the burning, so engine should run better ! NO. NO. NO.The higher the octane, the slower the burn. If your car was engineered to run on 87, put 87 in. Otherwise, you end up with unburned fuel and carbon build up.

Scooter Dave

Sounds like my car. The wheels are very nice but the paint scratches easily.

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by MidKnight Â» Is there any way to get rid of one of my aerodynamic add-ons Probably nothing aerodynamic about either one. I don't like spoilers, wings, etc. either (on any car).

Scooter Dave

When you say "ethanal blend" do you mean e85 (85% ethanal) or regular gasoline w/ 10% ethanal?

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»e85 isn't as efficient as regular gas, that is correct (IB it's like 10-15% less)... In this example it's 33% less.

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by Old Tele man Â»...todays ECU's can actually adjust to improve both performance and fuel economy ... and get better economy.e85 is not as effecient as regular gas. Take a look at the EPA ratings of any e85 compatible car example; 2009 Chrysler T&C mpg rated 17/24 on re...

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by L5K Â»Reviving an old topic but...I always use the ethanol because it is the cheapest, but it has a higher octane rating than regular. I believe it is 89 or 90 for ethanol here.Are you refering to e85? Was the '03 designed to run on it? If not, you will damage the engine....

Scooter Dave

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Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by safooma Â» You can't tell me that traveling 10% of my daily distance while using NO fuel isn't helping my fuel economy. One time coming off the mountain had a uninterrupted 11 mile FAS. Doesn't everyone use NO fuel when coasting in gear?

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE Â»Doesn't seem very safe to me.Not only unsafe, but I think the Vibe (and many other new cars) stop injecting fuel into the cylinders when coasting AND in gear. Slipping it in neutral will open the injectors and flow fuel - at an idle rate.

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by leemur Â»I watched my gauge today and found it interesting that it slowly went from cold to normal (as I was driving in town at 25mph), like it was reading an actual warmup process.Sounds like when it initially moves to normal it may not yet be at standard operating tempe...

Scooter Dave

Quote, originally posted by djb383 Â»How about this.......mfg's install an accurate gauge with a simple, one sentence explanation in their owners manual of the normal operating temp range. Who'm I kidding, ain't gonna happen. How many people read the owner's manual (or follow the recommended mainten...

Scooter Dave

I would prefer a true gauge. But I think ColonelPanic is right that the manufacturers don't want people to see a +/- 75* swing in temp.Dave

Scooter Dave

or Jan 2013 [48 months]

Scooter Dave

If you buy a Vibe (or a Matrix, Camry, XB, TC, w/ a 2.4) just know that you need to check (and adjust if necessary) the valves every 60k miles or 48 months. D'OH!

Scooter Dave

"accurate enough" is what GM/Toyota is aiming for.

Scooter Dave

leemur, I would think that the sensor at the engine transmits the actual temp and that the "gauge" on the dash is wired to absorb a wide fluctuation and still stay still in the "normal" spot.

Scooter Dave

The potential problem is body panels and other parts specific to the '09/10 vibe (which was only made for a year +). I think they are supposed to have parts available for 10 years but not so sure the reality of that especially now that GM is Government Motors.Having said that, I bought a 2009 Vibe [...

Scooter Dave

I didn't think it was a true gauge - thanks for the confirmation.Dave

Scooter Dave

Can you calibrate the MPH if it isn't correct? Do the ring of lights show fuel consumption when in MPH mode?

Scooter Dave

2009 Vibe: Is the temp guage acutally a guage or is it a fancy idiot light?

Scooter Dave

I have a 2.4 w/ Auto trans - first tank 25.2 mpg (mixed use) gentle driving.Dave

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This might be the best kept secret on 4 wheels (too bad this is the end of the run).

Scooter Dave

Traded in my 1986 AMC Jeep Cherokee under the CARS program for a 2009 Vibe 2.4, auto, fwd -wanted silver (got dark blue) did not want a sunroof (got a sunroof) but they were moving so fast off the dealer's lots that I had to take what I could get. Had it for a week now 25 mpg on the first 1/2 tank.D...

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