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Why Your Car Feels Rough At Idle But Drives Fine On The Road

Why Your Car Feels Rough At Idle But Drives Fine On The Road

A car that shakes or feels uneven at a stop can be confusing when it drives normally once you get moving. The steering wheel may buzz at a red light, the seat may vibrate, or the engine may sound slightly uneven while the transmission is in drive. Press the gas, and the rough feeling seems to fade. That pattern often points toward a problem that is most noticeable at low engine speed. At idle, the engine has less momentum and must support loads ... read more