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2003 Pontiac Vibe
Property of trans4md. Added Sep 7 2010

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Feb 22 2020

  • 97,952

Added by trans4md on Feb 22 2020 at 2:43 pm


Nov 28 2018

  • 163,747

Added by trans4md on Nov 30 2018 at 2:38 pm


Jan 24 2018

  • 149,743

Added by trans4md on Feb 10 2018 at 9:20 pm


Jan 13 2018

  • 149,548

Added by trans4md on Jan 13 2018 at 9:40 pm


Jan 12 2018

  • 149,546

Added by trans4md on Jan 12 2018 at 2:14 pm


Nov 22 2017

Removed all ignition coils. Installed new ignition coils (Autozone P/N C1306) for all cylinders. Ops check okay. Note: Four (4) new ignition coils were purchased in Bolivar, MO. Only three were replaced at this time as one (1) of the new coils was not in the correct box and the store did not have another to replace it. The next day, the fourth was purchased in Kansas City and replaced. All new ignition coils have a lifetime warranty.

  • 148,369

Added by trans4md on Dec 11 2017 at 1:28 pm


Drained engine oil. Removed engine oil filter. Installed new oil filter (Mobil1 P/N M1-103A). Serviced engine with 4.7 quarts Mobil 1 Extended Performance Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30. Ran engine to operating temperature. No leaks detected. After cool-down period, engine oil level, as noted on dip stick, showed just below MAX dimple.

  • 148,369

Added by trans4md on Dec 11 2017 at 1:26 pm


Jun 6 2017

Windshield replaced after a chip spread to a crack during a trip.

  • 143,090

Added by trans4md on Jun 6 2017 at 3:20 pm


Mar 21 2017

Removed cabin air filter. Installed new cabin air filter (K&N P/N VF2005). Note: The new cabin air filter is reusable and comes with a 10-year/100,000 mile limited warranty.

  • 139,544

Added by trans4md on Mar 21 2017 at 10:50 pm


Drained engine oil. Removed engine oil filter. Installed new oil filter (Mobil1 P/N M1-103A). Serviced engine with 4.7 quarts Mobil 1 Extended Performance Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30. Ran engine to operating temperature. No leaks detected. After cool-down period, engine oil level, as noted on dip stick, showed just below MAX dimple. Removed both front wheels. Removed both front brake calipers. Removed both front brake rotors due to moderate brake pedal vibration when light braking was applied at high speeds. Installed Bosch QuietCast brake rotors (P/N 50011343) on both front wheels. Re-installed both front brake calipers. Re-installed both front wheels. All wheel lug nuts were installed according to the owner’s manual. Torque was re-checked following test drive of vehicle which included 360 degree turns in both directions. Note: The old brake rotors were replaced under limited lifetime warranty honored by O’Reilly Auto Parts. The new brake rotors provided by O’Reilly Auto Parts now include only a 3-year warranty.

  • 139,482

Added by trans4md on Mar 21 2017 at 10:00 pm


Feb 24 2017

Drained coolant from overflow tank, radiator, and engine block; old fluid appeared to be Toyota red coolant and appeared to be in good condition. Removed battery, engine cover, serpentine belt, alternator, and intake duct from between air filter assembly and throttle body. Removed the following coolant hoses: radiator upper, radiator lower, heater core upper, heater core lower, throttle body outer, and throttle body inner. Removed thermostat housing, thermostat, and thermostat outer-seal. Removed radiator cap. Flushed overflow tank with distilled water; drained completely. Back-flushed the heater core with distilled water and air; only minor contaminants found in flushed fluid. Installed new thermostat (ACDELCO P/N 12T35D) with new thermostat outer-seal (ACDELCO, 12S2). Installed thermostat housing. Re-installed alternator. Installed new serpentine belt (DAYCO Poly Rib P/N 5060745). Installed new upper radiator hose (GATES P/N 22757), new lower radiator hose (GATES P/N 22759), new upper heater core hose (GATES P/N 19314), new lower heater core hose (GATES P/N 19315), new throttle body outer hose (GATES P/N 18265), and new throttle body inner hose (GATES 18263). Re-installed engine cover, intake duct, and battery. Filled radiator with distilled water. Ran engine; heater control set to max temperature; massaged upper and lower radiator hoses to purge air; continued filling with distilled water as necessary; ran until coolant reached 185 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 5 minutes. Drained distilled water from radiator, engine block, and lower radiator hose. Removed heater core hose connections and purged distilled water from using air. Re-installed lower radiator hose and heater core hoses. Serviced cooling system with Valvoline Zerex Asian Vehicle 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (P/N 871668). Ran engine; heater control set to max temperature; massaged upper and lower radiator hoses to purge air; continued filling with new coolant as necessary; ran until coolant reached 185 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 5 minutes. Filled overflow tank with new coolant. System accepted approximately 6 quarts of new coolant. Installed new radiator cap (ACDELCO P/N 12R18). Valvoline recommends next coolant flush in 5 years or 150,000 miles. Note: New coolant has translucent pink appearance.

  • 138,401

Added by trans4md on Mar 3 2017 at 3:54 pm


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