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Used 2004 pontiac vibe base12/25/2023 ![]() That kind of beating would wear on most cars, but I've never had any issues with the transmission or engine or anything for that matter. One of my favorite things to do with it back in the day would be reverse donuts in a wet or snow-filled empty parking lot (not recommended). Being a childish college student, I have not always driven this car easy as well. Nothing is damaged save for a few minor scratches on "the bed liner", and the seats are suuupper comfy even for a guy like me (im 6'2"). This has been useful soooooo many times, and the interior holds up to this abuse. The seats fold down in the back (and the passenger), and they actually fold FLAT, and have a hard back so it's almost like having a mini truck. I have also moved a series of 5 times, and filled that car up to the brim. On our trip to Florida for spring break one year, my friends and I used the handy little 115v two-prong outlet in the front to run an Xbox to keep us busy and entertained on our trip down! It has neat little features like that. Not bad for this car! City is like they rate it for, right around 26-28mpg. As far as non-inclement weather trips go, I average about 33mpg on highway trips, with a record of 39mpg over 500miles. ![]() I've driven this on Interstate 80 through a PA snowstorm up in the Poconos with 10inches of snow (at least) on the highway and never had any trouble or loss of traction (keep in mind, some good all-season tires are worth their weight in $ too!). I am an avid snowboarder, so not only does it have ample room in the back with the wagon-like set up and the seats folding down for all of me and my friends' gear, but any time a snowstorm is coming in we PREFER to take my vehicle out just because its capability and reliability in a snowstorm situation. I used to live up in a mountainous area, where we always got at least 6 more inches of snow than the surrounding areas, and it does just fine going up and down steep hills in the snow, and yes, even ice. First let me start by saying the AWD is unbeatable. … I've driven trucks and SUV's that handle worse in the snow than this little beast. I'm a big traveler, and this car is great in all situations. 1-1.5hr highway) for 2 years, took it from PA to FL once, and PA to NC probably 30 times. Bought it used with 40,000 miles on it, and it now as 204,000 and still drives like it always has! I used it to commute to and from college (approx. No matter if you need a conventional or synthetic oil filter, make sure it’s installed correctly with each oil and filter change.I have had this car for 5 years now. This can lead to overheating and other serious problems with your engine. When this happens, the biggest concern is the filter will be unable to properly trap dirt and other particles. If the filter hasn’t been changed at the recommended intervals, it will become saturated with dirt and old oil. ![]() The other common problem with oil filters is clogging. ![]() Eventually, your engine will lose oil pressure, causing excessive internal friction and threatening significant engine damage. ![]() If any of these issues are left uncorrected, the leak will worsen. The previous filter gasket is stuck to the engine when you install the new one, leading to “double gasket” danger The new filter gasket isn’t seated properly The filter is installed too loose or is cross threaded Trouble with new oil filters doesn’t occur often, but there are a few things that can cause oil to leak from the filter: ![]()
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