Every time I shift the car or turn it off it feels like the engine is ripping out of my car. What is wrong?
2007-02-15 15:44:09 · 9 answers · asked by Chelsea S 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is it a high performance engine? If not, then take your car to the local dealer and have them check it out. If it is a Chevrolet, go to the Chevrolet dealer. Or whatever company.
2007-02-15 15:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by theprez7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very well may be doing just that. If the motor mounts are worn or damaged the engine can shake around in the engine compartment. Unfortunately, with the general public wanting smoother cars, newer cars are fitted with very soft rubber mounts which have a tendency to wear out very quickly. A quick way to check them is to open the hood and have someone start your car and rev it while watching the motor itself. If it moves more than an inch or so, or clunks at all, your mounts are toast.
2007-02-15 23:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by Doug K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That wasn't a very detailed description of the problem. To a mechanic thats a starting point, but the biggest thing for them would be getting in there starting it up, shutting it off and hearing/seeing/feeling it for themselves. I would take it to a garage and have them diagnose the problem. Or give us a little more information to work off of. because "it feels like the engine is ripping out of my car." isn't that descriptive. If you give a little more information we may be able to help you better, other then that, its just a shot in the dark.
2007-02-15 23:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hard to tell from the information you've given. Possibly a broken motor mount, or maybe shifting into a gear that isn't correct for the speed you're going? Good luck
2007-02-15 23:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could have a Broken Motor Mount(s) and or Transmission Mount(s).
Do you notice abnormal vibrations in the steering wheel sitting at a light? this is another kind of symptom youu can feel out.
2007-02-16 00:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by stickneypoint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and from what you have said about it id say it may have a broken engine mount or transmission mount in it,that will cause what is happening to it,you might want to have it checked,because if it is a bad mount,it will cause it wear other things out on it really fast,and may cause some severe driving conditions on it also,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-02-15 23:53:22 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the motor mounts they may be lose or need to be replaced if these fail you will find yourself leaving the engine on the road behind you
2007-02-15 23:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you must give more information.....such as make,model,engine size,year....etc..........could be a broken mount,.......could be a damaged clutch , could be your engine idle is simply too high,...without more information......diagnose,s is difficult!
2007-02-16 00:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by slipstream 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your gears are grinding. are you shifting right?
2007-02-15 23:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋