2004 Honda City Car vibration

Tiny
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  • 2004 HONDA CITY
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 260,000 MILES
Hello,
My car usually vibrates almost always, although the engine insulators are not worn that much. I can drive for hours on in-city roads and the car would vibrate all the way (with and without ac). However, when I drive on the freeway for about 10min at 90km/h, the vibrations almost stop and the car feels really smooth for the rest of the ride even after I get back to slow roads.

I would like to know what this speed is temporarily "fixing" such that I'd fix it myself for good.

Thank you.
Friday, December 20th, 2013 AT 7:59 AM

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Tiny
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If the engine has 260K on it, the vibration could be from several different things. It could have uneven compression, need a tune up. Have you checked things like that?
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Friday, December 20th, 2013 AT 8:12 AM
Tiny
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Here's what I got checked in my car:
Battery load
Drivebelt
Exhaust system
Suspension
Steering system and fluid
Engine mounting

Should I do a cylinder pressure test to check for uneveness? If so, do you suggest any other checks while am at it?
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Friday, December 20th, 2013 AT 9:45 AM
Tiny
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Since the vibration is most likely coming from the engine, I would check to see if it needs a tune up. While the plugs are out, I would then check compression.
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Friday, December 20th, 2013 AT 10:48 AM

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