What would cause a car to shake side to side?
The most common reason for a car to shake is related to tires. If the tires are out of balance then the steering wheel can shake. This shaking starts at around 50-55 miles per hour (mph). If your steering wheel shakes while you are braking then the problem could be caused by “out of round” brake rotors.
Why does my car shake when I go over 65?
The shaking is typical of a tire that is out of balance. Tires are balanced with metal weights. Over time, weights can come off. The other possible problem is that one of the tires is damaged and has a cord separation, which could cause the vibration and lead to a tire blowout.
Why does my Volvo S40 shake when I accelerate?
Entire car shakes only when I accelerate! My 2000 S40 shakes when I push the gas peddle. It seems to be worse going up an incline. If I release the gas the car stops shaking. The car sounds like it is not getting any power or like it is struggling.
How much does it cost to have a Volvo S40 engine hesitate?
received a Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection. Volvo S40 Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection costs $85 on average. It can be frustrating for any driver to expect certain acceleration from their vehicle only to find that the vehicle seems to be hesitant while speeding up.
Why does my Volvo XC make a vibration when I accelerate?
This doesn’t feel like that time. Worn drive axles will cause vibration under acceleration as well. If yours are original, then that could be the cause. Mine were vibrating at 100k and slowly got worse until I replaced them at 128k. I first started noticing it, like you, when accelerating at near highway speeds.
Why does my Volvo Car wobble under acceleration?
Drive axles are not cheap and if that is what it is, go with OE axles because many folks have had issues with the cheaper aftermarket axles. The good news is that the car drives nice and solid with new axles. Is it more noticible under acceleration? If you get on it a bit the wobble feel will get worse if the axle is worn.