Car "wobbles" side to side under acceleration
#1
Car "wobbles" side to side under acceleration
My car is doing this odd "wobble" side to side when I accelerate with anything more than relaxed amounts of throttle - it's like the entire car rocks like a boat. I was thinking that it could be that it needs new shocks, because I noticed that the driver's front shock had leaked fluid. They are the ~146k mile originals.
Any thoughts/input/suggestions before I go out and get a set of new shocks?
Thanks
Any thoughts/input/suggestions before I go out and get a set of new shocks?
Thanks
#3
if one of your shocks is leaking fluid you need to replace them. I would agree with above and get some new bushings. Even it they not the cause it will give the car a better feel, response, etc. They should be done.
I would also have the wheel bearings checked out. Re balance the tires.
Maybe something in the front suupension? It could be a number of things. the shocks, bushings, and balancing should be done regardless.
I would also have the wheel bearings checked out. Re balance the tires.
Maybe something in the front suupension? It could be a number of things. the shocks, bushings, and balancing should be done regardless.
#6
Haven't done it since I bought the car last summer, didn't think I needed to since it drives 99% straight (very slight pull to left) and smooth as glass. I'll see if I can have it checked locally.
I may have to check this by swapping the wheels and tires from Z28Roxy's car. However I have had tires with messed up belts before and this doesn't feel like that but I'll check it anyway.
Here's a video where you can really see the swaying happen (watch how the camera sways back and forth, especially once I get into 4th gear)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyvAj...eature=related
I may have to check this by swapping the wheels and tires from Z28Roxy's car. However I have had tires with messed up belts before and this doesn't feel like that but I'll check it anyway.
Here's a video where you can really see the swaying happen (watch how the camera sways back and forth, especially once I get into 4th gear)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyvAj...eature=related
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