Why does my engine shake violently?
Shaking or vibration may be caused by things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Anytime a misfire is caused, this causes an imbalance in the motor which will cause the motor to shake or vibrate. The other issue that may cause this type of shaking or vibration is a broken engine mount.
Why does my car shake when revving?
An improperly adjusted or dirty fuel intake system can easily cause the engine to shudder and shake. As a car ages and accumulates thousands of miles of wear and tear, its fuel intake valves can become clogged with sludgy buildup.
What would cause my front end to shake?
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.
What kind of problems does the Volvo 960 have?
[Editor: 960/90 series cars suffer from numerous wiring and electrical troubles, all explained in the 960 section Emission Control Problems (High HC, CO, NOx): Emission Control Problems: High HC, CO or NOx Abbreviations: AMM = Air Mass Meter ECT = Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
Why does my Volvo 940 have blue smoke?
If it’s gray there is no problem, blue smoke from the exhaust means the pistons are worn out, water in the engine (due a broken head gasket) or the car consumes too much oil and black gasses means the engine or carburator isn’t adjusted well. My old ’97 Volvo 940 with B230 LPT (low pressure turbo) engine.
Why does my car shake when I hit a pothole?
If you hit a pothole at high speed you could dent the rim and damage the tire. Another common cause of steering wheel vibration or car shake is having something lodged in a tire, like a large bolt, or any metal object you may have picked up from the road’s surface (I have seen even wrenches and screwdrivers impaling a tire).
Why does my Volvo engine cut out at speed?
Hunting Idle; Faulty TPS or ECT High Idle at Startup: TPS Failure Idle Surge, High Idle, Poor Idle: Vacuum Leak Slight Backfiring While Coasting; TPS Mis-adjusted Symptoms Related to Electrical Malfunctions: Sudden Cut-Out While Driving; Electrical Causes Engine Cuts Out at Speed: Ignition Power Stage Failure