- Overheating can cause serious engine problems.
- Synthetic oil can provide extra protection for your engine.
- Winter tires will provide much better traction on the snow.
- Change transmission fluid regularly using only original transmission fluid.
- Use original parts, they are not very expensive.
- At least once a year have your car inspected in the garage on the lift (e.g when doing tire rotation) to keep it safe. Many components (e.g brakes, steering, suspension) cannot be properly inspected by simple visual inspection at one of those fast lube places; the car must be on the lift.
Pontiac Vibe short specifications (2005 US model)
Dimensions:
Overall length: 171.9 (4365 mm)
Overall width: 69.9 (1775 mm)
Overall height:
-with 16" wheels62.2 (1580 mm)
-with 17" wheels::62.5 (1590 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 (2600 mm)
Engine:
Pontiac Vibe base
1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, in-line twin-cam, 16-valve
DOHC with variable timing, aluminum alloy block and head
130/123 hp (2WD/4WD) @ 6,000 rpm
125/118 lb-ft (2WD/4WD) @ 4,200 rpm
Pontiac Vibe GT
1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, in-line twin-cam, 16-valve DOHC
with variable timing and lift, aluminum alloy block and head
170 hp @ 7,600 rpm, 127 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
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