A new Vibe owner

Mach2 · Post by **Mach2** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:03 pm

Just purchased a 2005 used Vibe. Traded an 02 Toyota Tacoma XCab, 5 speed for this former Enterprise Rental Vibe. It's got most of the "bells & whistles" except for the sun/moon roof. What is the recommended engine oil weight and brand? I'm from Hanford, CA. 35 miles south of Fresno.

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:05 pm

it should say on the oil cap. i think it says 5W-30.brand, pick your own. i like castrol or quaker state.

Mach2 · Post by **Mach2** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:13 pm

Thanks for the get back mcgusto82. I just checked out the Maintenance and Care Forum here and got some good poop. I'll be changing the oil this weekend and getting familiar with it.

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:22 pm

Welcome to the party

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:32 pm

welcome to genvibe! i use mobil 1. I got my vibe from hertz car sales! dang good price on those used rental cars.

viberationz · Post by **viberationz** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:43 pm

Congrats on the deadly purchase! Not to sure who owned my Vibe for the first 18,000KM - But suspecting rental also - Only get a business # in the warranty book. I also don't have a sun roof - but plan on getting one put in this summer.

Mach2 · Post by **Mach2** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:46 pm

My other car is a 32 Highboy Roadster. Let's see if I can get a pic of it.

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GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:00 pm

Quote, originally posted by Mach2 Â»My other car is a 32 Highboy Roadster. Let's see if I can get a pic of it.That's such a cool car! I like it!(course I feel the same 'bout the Vibe too )

jwalcik · Post by **jwalcik** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:19 pm

welcome aboard!

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 3:56 pm

my uncle built a old ford roadster like that with a rumble seat. i love racing car's at lights in that!!

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:00 pm

If you didn't get an owner's manual with the car you can download a PDF of one from http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1010

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:43 pm

Welcome! And nice 32 highboy!

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:19 am

Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Vibe, Mach2! GREAT roadster! What's it got for motivating power, a Chevy small block?

Mach2 · Post by **Mach2** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:43 am

Kilbourne f/glass body on their boxed main rail/tube crossmember frame with their dropped tube chrome front axle. 300 hp crate Chevy motor with a polished dual plane manifold/holley 650 cfm elect. choke 4 barrel carb, turbo 350 tranny, Ford Fairmont 8" rear with 2.95's. Cruises at 65 mph @ 2200 rpm. Pontiac Grand Am bucket seats done in ultrahyde material, it's naghahyde (sp?????? ) that looks and feels like leather. It's not a garage/trailer queen. I drive it if it's not wet outside..............don't care if it's cold or cloudy. 2300 miles since new March of 05.

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Abyss2006 · Post by **Abyss2006** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:49 am

Welcome Mach2.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:42 am

Quote, originally posted by Mach2 Â» It's not a garage/trailer queen. I drive it if it's not wet outside..............don't care if it's cold or cloudy. 2300 miles since new March of 05.Amen! I agree 100%! Garage queens suck!!! That is wheat I do with my car, it was built to be driven and that is what I do! Not in the rain since I keep it very clean and the underside too...When I get old I do not want to tell people yeah I had a car but yes I had a car, drove the wheels off of it and had fun doing it!

Mach2 · Post by **Mach2** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:59 am

Good for you ToolGuy. All they are...............are cars. Drive em.Here's a pic of my former Scoot, sold it in 2001. 29 Model A "Sport Coupe" done in the 60's style. Paint is 97 Ford Ultra Violet Metallic. Little 355 cu. in. sb chevy motor, solid lifter Isky cam, tunnel ram w 2 450 cfm mech secondary Holley's. Faster than STINK, and couldn't sneak up on anyone.

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PHXLavaVibe · Post by **PHXLavaVibe** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:27 am

Quote, originally posted by Mach2 Â»My other car is a 32 Highboy Roadster. Let's see if I can get a pic of it.I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!Well, actually I love the Roadster. There's just nothin better than a good ol' fashion Hot Rod.

PHXLavaVibe · Post by **PHXLavaVibe** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:32 am

I think I like the 'Model A' even more! I hope you got a real good price on it!

Mach2 · Post by **Mach2** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:22 am

Traded the 29 for a 68 Camaro Pro Street car. It was bad to the bone. 427, th400 with 4000 stall converter, 9 3/8" Lincoln with DTS soft locker, ran 12 flat with a bad 1.88 60 ft time. Sure was fun. Then something came up, doesn't it always, and sold it back to the guy I traded the 29 with. Here's a pic of it launching at Famoso Drag Strip last year.

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chrisp · Post by **chrisp** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:35 am

For everything you ever wanted to know about oil and filters go to http://theoildrop.server101.co...ory=1

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