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Engine vibrations at idle.

Tiny
MYMKZ
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  • 2008 LINCOLN MKZ
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 36,100 MILES
I have a 2008 lincoln mkz when the car is in drive and my foot is in the brake the car shakes really bad; what might be the problem?
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 AT 11:12 PM

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Tiny
FIXITMR
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Hello,

It sounds like you have low compression in one cylinder but to be sure here are two guides to help us see whats going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-vibration-at-idle

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 AT 2:15 AM
Tiny
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I just got the car in December. I took the car last month for the vehicle health report sent to my phone from sync, said it was time to take the car to the dealership. I told the Tech to perform what needed to be done, # 4 cylinder has 90 psi its time for a valve job :(
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 AT 2:49 AM
Tiny
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Glad you figured the problem out. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
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Friday, April 1st, 2011 AT 4:59 PM

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