You may be able to figure out right away why your car is shaking, but other times the cause isn't so apparent. From hitting potholes to neglecting routine scheduled maintenance, your vehicle may start shaking for several reasons. Figuring out the cause of the shaking is essential, but you should take your car to a skilled technician for proper repairs.
Even daily driving takes a toll on your tires. Other mishaps like getting into accidents or running over curbs make the impact greater. Because they are subject to wear, including seemingly minor damage that may not be apparent to you, the tires should be inspected about every 5,000 miles for safety. The tires may cause the car to shake if they get too worn out and lose their tread. Tread can also separate and cause shaking or vibration with acceleration. Tires that are out of their normal pressure range can also lead to shaking.
Damaged wheels may also be a cause of your car's shaking. Even minor car accidents can damage the wheels that make them get dented or bent out of shape. The wheels also have components called lug nuts that may loosen and contribute to wheel damage. If your car's damage is due to wheel problems, the shaking will usually become worse as you accelerate.
If the shaking in your car comes from a problem with the brakes, the shaking will likely be most pronounced when you hit the brakes. The aging of the brake's components, including the brake rotors, brake pads, or both, can explain the shaking. If the brake pads wear out, they lose the protective layer that keeps the rotors from hitting each other and causing damage as a result. Shaking can result from the rotors getting warped or wearing unevenly, which prevents the brake pads from gripping the rotors properly.
Problems stemming from the engine may also explain the shaking and vibrating in your car. The engine can also produce other symptoms that give you an even better understanding of where the issue is coming from. Engine problems may appear when you turn the key in the ignition. An engine that's also overheating may have a broken radiator. You can also check the spark plugs, which usually last from 80,000 miles to 100,000 miles or more, to see if they're worn out. Another part of the engine that might explain the shaking is the air filter, as it can get clogged with debris and keep air from circulating in the engine and fuel lines.
Getting into an accident or hitting curbs and large potholes may dent or bend the axles, which causes shaking and vibrating in the suspension system. The CV joints at the ends of the axles may also become contaminated and cause shaking.
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