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Why would a car go shaking?

Engine Problems

* Spark plugs: Worn or fouled spark plugs can cause the engine to misfire, causing a shaking sensation.

* Fuel injectors: Clogged or dirty fuel injectors can prevent the engine from getting the proper amount of fuel, causing it to run rough.

* Ignition coils: Faulty ignition coils can prevent the spark plugs from firing properly, causing a shaking sensation.

* Vacuum leaks: Vacuum leaks can cause the engine to run lean, causing it to shake.

Transmission Problems

* Low transmission fluid: Low transmission fluid can cause the transmission to slip, causing the car to shake.

* Worn transmission components: Worn transmission components can cause the transmission to shift roughly, causing the car to shake.

Driveline Problems

* Worn driveshaft: A worn driveshaft can cause the car to vibrate at high speeds.

* Worn u-joints: Worn u-joints can cause the car to shake at low speeds.

* Bent or damaged wheels: Bent or damaged wheels can cause the car to shake at any speed.

Suspension Problems

* Worn suspension components: Worn suspension components can cause the car to shake at any speed.

* Loose lug nuts: Loose lug nuts can cause the car to shake at high speeds.

Tire Problems

* Underinflated tires: Underinflated tires can cause the car to shake at any speed.

* Overinflated tires: Overinflated tires can cause the car to shake at high speeds.

* Worn tires: Worn tires can cause the car to shake at any speed.

Brake Problems

* Warped rotors: Warped rotors can cause the car to shake when braking.

* Worn brake pads: Worn brake pads can cause the car to shake when braking.

* Stuck brake calipers: Stuck brake calipers can cause the car to shake when braking.