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DJC868
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I have a 2005 Vibe,It's a automatic and has a 160000 miles on it,I have done nothing to this car except Tires,Brakes and i change the oil every 7500 miles,I have used 5w-30 Mobil 1 in car since i bought it with 17k on it,Any ideas of what i should do for maintenance?
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joatmon
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Welcome to genvibe!

I'd start with changing
- engine air filter
- spark plugs
- coolant
- transmission fluid
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vibrologist
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What joatmon said +

brakefluid
cabin air filter

and you are done.
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vibenvy
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Welcome to GenVibe! Post some pictures of your Vibe when you get a chance ;).
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trb
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Welcome! Sounds like you have a good Vibe there. Use the Toyota T-IV trans fluid only, and using the Toyota coolant in it would be the best.
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2016 Mustang GT - current daily
2004 Satellite Vibe &
2009 Red Vibe GT -twin's cars
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Welcome to GenVibe. Looks like you need to do very little to keep your Vibe running smooth. Get us some pics and visit often ;)
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