Engine vibrations at idle.

2008 LINCOLN MKZ
36,100 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MYMKZ
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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?
Mar 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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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.
Mar 29, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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MYMKZ
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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 :(
Mar 29, 2011 at 7:49 PM
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FIXITMR
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Glad you figured the problem out. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
Apr 1, 2011 at 9:59 AM
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