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Thanks for the info - I've advised her to 'kindly' demand the repair shop rotate the tires. It must truly be due to gender, because I don't think they could pull the wool over most men's eyes. [Not all women are bad with vehicles, many probably better than me, but you know the stereotype and in this...

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The auto shop my girlfriend went to for her oil change on the vibe told her they did not rotate the tires because it is a FWD. I'm unsure what their reasoning was, whether because of her gender or they saw the tread evenly worn or they believe it is better to replace 2 tires at a time than 4... Is t...

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Driver error is potentially the cause of this, similar to the old Audi issue. I have two anecdotal incidents of driver-induced problems. First, just yesterday, a guy was trying to backup, had his head turned back, and was preparing to backup. He was pretty surprised when he started driving over the ...

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Those first two images [Runaway Toyota Ramp + Moving forward tagline] made me Laugh very much Out Loud. Hell I'm still chuckling about them. A+ material, definitely should be used in Toyota Commercials :-)Slm

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I like Google Chrome a little bit, used it when it was still in development and continue to use it occasionally. Many sites are not in perfect support of Chrome yet, it's security backend is that of IE's so many loopholes found in IE transfer to Chrome, and I am overall getting sick of Google's Tyra...

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I know you're jealous of my photo-editing [in Win7 Paint] skills

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To qualify my upcoming statements: I intend to keep my 09 White Manual Vibe for 'as long as we both shall live.' My take on Floor Mats: Scapegoat for real underlying issue; see Accelerator Pedal and/or an electronic system (throttle control, Cruise Control, etc...)Accelerator pedal: Another placebo ...

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SpecialBuddy, I'm with you. I got Winterforce's for Spokane winter. This year, the catchphrase has been "Snow... What snow?" - we got and are expecting NO snow practically. According to weather.com we've received ~.21" of precipitation in February when the average is 10 times that...W...

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It appears the AUX port is loose or the connection is not solid because audio frequencies are not all audible when using it, but wiggling the cable inside the port gently temporarily resolves it. Is this a known issue or does it seem specific to my 2009 Manual Vibe? I have tried multiple 3.5mm cable...

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I said I would let you know how the all weather mats are going so here I am.The Husky custom fit 2009 Manual Vibe mats fit perfectly in the vehicle. They look great and do truly save a lot of junk from getting on the carpet. One caveat: they are a little close to the clutch so pushing all the way do...

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There was a typo in the URL, so here it is: http://selectivesound.net/Phone: 905-826-8998

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A site like http://www.tinypic.com can help you post pics. Upload the images then it will give you a link to copy for forums. Use it, looks something like:[IM G]http://www.tinypic.com/fake picture.jpg[/IM G]

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Please say hello to the latest edition to the Frosties, "Bubbles"*:*Name chosen by "the girlfriend" as the vehicle is hers, but I'm the CEO running the show.Enjoy the incredibly oversized and slightly pixelated images which all originated from my Touch Diamond's 3.2MP camera (it'...

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Ok let's ignore the practically does not exist line as I was only inquiring about Synthetic 5w-20, which they did not have and they said they never did. I added the practically does not exist line because it was extraordinarily difficult to find online when I was looking a couple months ago. For som...

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Ok since I already got the oil changed to 5w-30 just over 1000 miles ago I will not change it again for a few/several thousand more miles. Will this be ok for the engine (I've heard of burned oil more commonly with 5w-20), and would 5w-30 void any warranty by GM?Then I presume it would be recommende...

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Synthetic 5w-20 that met the GM spec for the vibe was practically impossible to find hence my comment about it practically not existing. Could they have found it? I'd assume so, but the only 2 things I care about are: 1) Vehicle Reliability/Quality and 2) Warranty not being voided. Since the GM deal...

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Quote, originally posted by Esteban Â»You can set up a " My Service Schedule " from this website for all your cars. Click on link, click on Service Schedule on F., then on next page click on " My Service Schedule ." Not a bad site. http://www.driverside.com/serv...21234I cannot s...

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Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver Â»Fluid should be the same.They probably put in 5w-30 because thats what the standard dealer oil change uses. You probably need to specifically ask for 5w-20 or 0w-20 (and they'll probably charge you extra for it!)The chart is an exellent idea! Attach a copy...

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I'm running a 2.4L Manual Tranny Frosty Vibe. Is that tranny fluid (oil?) any different than the 1.8L and is it like engine oil in which full synthetic is a good substitute?BTW, I'm running 5w-30 SAE Castrol full synthetic and am wondering why even the Dealer uses 5w-30 and not the 'recommended' 5w-...

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So then if that transmission fluid is "dino" or "synth" does that mean when it comes time to change it the first time, I can choose Dino or Synthetic? Does the vibe come with Synthetic transmission fluid or Dino?- That's how up to spec I am with vehicles; I did not even know tran...

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I've drafted this excel sheet and would like to know if this is a good idea or if it is well thought out. It is a bit specific to my situation (mostly hwy driving ~150+ miles per trip with some city driving per week for a total of ~200mi per week for when driving the hwy trip, otherwise less than 50...

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Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver Â»He'll be on holidays in Florida, forget his laptop at the hotel, and while the family is cruising Daytona Beach he'll be in town hunting down an internet cafe just to check genvibe.......... been there.... Last time I was in Portland for a concert, hit up ...

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Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»Those do not have a tread life warranty do they?I'm quite sure when I was looking at them originally (several weeks ago) that they were not considered "Light Truck/SUV" and had a tread life warranty but now it is just perplexing... The Vibe 16"...

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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...forceFirestone Winterforce installed for less than even the Firestone dealer would do it for, along with some awesome 5w-30 synthetic Castrol for ~$445 installed/mounted/balanced/oil change.They have a very aggressive tread and a decent warranty. Plus, they can be st...

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Hey, I would like to make a thread dedicated to providing service charts for all vibe model years, including things like:Oil changes (approximate)Fuel/Air filters (approximate)Spark plugs, etc...Similar to the GM manual, but taking into account realistic expectations rather than GM assumptive expect...

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You're taking quite a while to make a couple pots of coffee There is so much more to say, but you should clarify whether you want to learn more or if you are just looking for specific recommendations. If you wanted the former, you'd be in for a behemoth of information, because I would try to explain...

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I am anxious to check my 09 Frosty. Maybe I can finally throw up a picture or two as well. If it has this problem, the owner (girlfriend) will definitely be upset because she has never dealt with a dealer before and I've done everything for her (negotiating as if I was the buyer, negotiating on tire...

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Quote, originally posted by Herb Â»Have you ever built a Macintosh compatible with off the shelf PC parts?I'm considering giving it a shot and wouldn't mind some adviceHey Herb, I have not personally built any [as I am more of a PC guy] but I can give you some guidance dependent on what you are look...

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Quote, originally posted by Water boy Â»Welcome.I was trained on VAC TUBES so I go back a long way.Most of what I fixed is in the museums now.Anyway, I'm looking to buy a business PC in the next 2-3 months. Memory I know about (never enough). Hard drive I know about (never big enough). Mother boards...

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Quote, originally posted by kowell Â»There is a recent Nissan Versa commercial that airs in Quebec that pisses me off every time I see it.There is a 2009 vibe and a versa hatchback parked next to each other in a parking lot and 2 store clercks are wondering which is bigger. Then the Nissan "com...

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Quote, originally posted by djkeev Â»Don't go selling yourself short, new cars are packed with computer technology. I understand the hybrids can be running up to six computers!Every newer car has a computer on board, just not used for windows or internet access!Welcome!DaveYou are right, but I do no...

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Hey everybody, I'm new around here, but I can imagine there are times when you may have computer or technical questions. I barely know the difference between an alternator and a transmission (sarcastic), but I certainly know the difference between computer parts and problems. :-)If you have a techni...

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This may be unrelated, but if anyone else watches CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the episode "Bloodsport" (most recent episode) has a vibe in it. It's the car the Campus Police is driving and very clearly a Vibe (or Matrix), around 2:38 in the show. It is NSFW if you look at any parts bes...

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Quote, originally posted by beemerphile1 Â»When you receive them check back in and let us know how you like them. I am wanting a set of winter mats for here in Ohio where the street crews use lots of salt.Will do. Do they use the corrosive yet effective salt, or the less corrosive and less effective...

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Alrighty! I ordered the Husky Mats in my previous post for $87 shipped! That's with the 10% off coupon Performance. I tried using Cashback through live.com as well, but I think that only works without coupons...Wish me luck and I hope these mats are awesome!

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What about these Husky Liners?http://www.streetsideauto.com/...=TrueP.S. I've got Push E-mail that tells me when you respond, hence the fast responses

. It doesn't hurt that I'm looking still for a good deal, but good quality one while responding to e-mails/threads.

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Manual Transmission, so I guess that digital liner is out...?

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Weathertech says their mats are not 'custom fitted' specific to the vehicle, but "should" fit fine. I like the idea of Weathertech if they will fit well/perfectly/comfortably without having to mod them and if they really are $100 shipped.But I'd love to know other options.

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I'm seeing that the Weathertech custom made Vibe mats can be purchased for $100 free shipping for front + rear rows. This is better than most other sites sell them for or even GM sells their own for.Should I be concerned whether or not they will fit because the vehicle is a manual 2.4L? What made yo...

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I had looked at all 3: GM, Weathertech and Husky. Weathertech I heard did not fit correctly.Husky looked good, but from some of the images made the drivers side look "bucket-like" rather than discreet mat-like. Plus, I'm a Cougar, my rivals are Huskies :-)Would I have to pay full price for...

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Is it worth it to get one for the area of Spokane, WA? It does get some snow, ice and overall pretty ugly winters and am wondering if we should get the front/rear pieces (cargo likely not needed). Vehicle: White 09 Manual 2.4L BaseAny ideas, particularly if you are in a snowy/wintry area like Spokan...

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I am interested to know the most economically but cost/benefit friendly options for protecting the paint and/or the exterior of the car in total. Vehicle: White 2009 2.4L VibeIf I were to go with a car bra, which one would be most recommended for good performance, seemless maintenance and most relia...

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Hey everyone! I've read a few things here and there about the Vibe and assisted in purchasing one for my girlfriend back in July. White 2009 2.4L Manual Vibe with A/C, Anti-Theft, Power everything, etc... Out the door $16,500 accounting for ~$2K in California taxes, registration and licensing, along...

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