Minor vibration

2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
87,400 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MELABARB
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When I let off the brake and proceed to give the car gas, there is a minor shake/vibration that lasts for a second or two. As I continue to accelerate, the car runs smoothly. It only shakes from one to five mph and then is fine.

Your insight is appreciated!

Michael
Jun 24, 2017 at 4:42 PM
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STEVE W.
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Could be a failing motor mount. Or if you are stepping down enough that the engine starts you might feel that. Hard to say without feeling and hearing it.
Jun 26, 2017 at 7:58 AM
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MELABARB
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Can someone else answer the question please? I place the car in drive and let off the brake and there is a slight shake.
Jun 30, 2017 at 5:16 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Yep there is a down side to trying to fix cars over the internet but we try our best, Too me it sounds like the engine is misfiring. Have you replaced the spark plug recently?

If not here is a video that show you how.

https://youtu.be/_4nIblyjb94

Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jun 30, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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