Engine Shakes while driving slowly?

2018 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250
58 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HACH NGUYEN
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The engine shakes when I am driving forward slowly or turn left, right slowly. I don't know why.
Sep 7, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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Do you have a check engine light on? If so, we should get the codes that are stored, here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Are you sure it is the engine because my wife has this car, and the rear differential fluid was broken down and makes the car shutter. Check out this video:

https://youtu.be/kZ4KYSPx8xo?si=EYh58uAegnqHt91G

Please upload videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.


Sep 7, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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Yep, the fluid in the rear differential breaks down and does not allow the differential clutch discs to disengage which makes the "bumping" sensation. The differential only holds less than a quart of their special fluid. Each quart is $75.00 at the dealer, and you must use their fluid. How many miles are on it?
Sep 8, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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We have seen the dealer replace the rear differential for $5,000.00 to fix this problem, so the fluid is a cheap fix. Please let me know what you find.
Sep 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM