Vibration

Tiny
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The front end shakes ( vibrates ) between the speeds of 20 mph to 60 mph. Seems like it only does it when you give it the gas. It stops when you let off the gas. Why?
Monday, May 30th, 2011 AT 12:04 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds like a classic engine misfire causing the vibrations have you tuned the engine up lately if not here is a guide to help walk you through the steps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, August 29th, 2011 AT 5:01 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for this post I had this problem but after I tuned the engine up is went away I love this site!
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:03 PM
Tiny
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My car vibrates when I am slowing down. It does it even when not applying the brakes when slowing down. What can it be?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The first suspects would be the universal joints on the rear drive shaft, and the transmission mount.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
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Im getting noise and vibration from front end, I took it in to be fixed and had the ball joints and 1 axle fixed but it didnt solve the problem, I dont believe the process of elimination is very economical. The noise increases as I accelerate.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there,

Are you feeling the vibration through the steering or just the body?

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No vobration in steering, just floor and body
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there,

If just in the floor & body I would be looking at rear tyres, rear end, rear drive shaft, if it was in the front you will get vibration felt in the steering, look at the rear end next.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Excessive vibration coming from rear of vehicle. Only does it when it has been drove for 15 or 20 minutes and it dont do it all the time, but is doing it more frequently. Jacked rear of vehicle up and found in and out play in the wheels on both side of the rear of vehicle. What could this be? Also center of both rear wheels where hot to touch and smell of something getting hot.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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There seems to be a slight sound variation when I make a turn and the previous mechanic said I have a little play in both front wheels when the car was in the air he could shake them slightly
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is the differential full of gear lube?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
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HI there,

The front wheel bearings need checking.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It was a colapsed rubber brake line. Thanks for replying
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I'm glad you got it fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What would cause a vibration in my 99 durango? I have replace the brakes, rotors, brake line, passenger wheel hub, and the upper and lower ball joints were replaced less than 3k ago. I had the tires rotated and nothing is loose or leaking in the rear.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is this a steering vibration or a body vibration? Do you feel any increase in the vibration with the brakes on? (While driving)

mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My 2001 durango has a vibration noise on the front drivers side. When I turn to the right it goes away, (just the right, turning left still makes the noise). I was thinkin it might be CV joint but it doesnt have alot of play in it. I just had tranny overhauuled 10,000 miles ago(about yr ago). I am starting to get stumped. Ive recently replaced the brakes so thats not it. Im running outta ideas, anyone have a clue? Driveshaft, power steering?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What about wheel bearing? They are noted for remitting when you turn.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)

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