Common questions

Why do diesel trucks shake?

Why do diesel trucks shake?

Much higher compression, so the amount of energy transfer between the rotation of the flywheel and the charge in the compressing cylinder is higher. That means the variation in the rate of rotation of the engine is higher, and the back-reaction torque from the compression strokes tends to shake the whole engine.

Why does my car shudder at 35 mph?

A shudder or vibration may develop while driving at speeds between 35 and 40 MPH. Our technicians tell us this condition is commonly caused by a failed automatic transmission torque converter. It is recommend to replace the torque converter and install an updated powertrain control module(PCM) to correct this concern.

What causes Acura MDX to shudder at 35 mph?

Acura Acura MDX Shudder or Vibration While Driving at Speeds Between 35 and 40 MPH Problem Description A shudder or vibration may develop while driving at speeds between 35 and 40 MPH. Our technicians tell us this condition is commonly caused by a failed automatic transmission torque converter.

What causes a truck to shudder when going over rumble strips?

These are both with in my skill set. I also found this on a truck site “A possible cause for the shudder is a bad torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid or a bad torque converter clutch pulse width modulated solenoid (PWM). Thanks again.

Why does my transmission shudder when I Turn on the car?

This occurs because the transmission fluid is contaminated and the contaminates, being suspended in the fluid, prohibit good pressure contact between the transmission plates when they are applied. Routinely servicing the transmission prevents this from occurring. Left unserviced, the condition will worsen.

These are both with in my skill set. I also found this on a truck site “A possible cause for the shudder is a bad torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid or a bad torque converter clutch pulse width modulated solenoid (PWM). Thanks again.

What are the most common LLY Duramax engine problems?

The 6 Most Common LLY Duramax Problems. 1 1. LLY Bent Rods. While the LLY made competitive performance numbers back in 2004, the engine is certainly not competitive to the modern day diesels. 2 2. Head Gasket Failure – LLY Duramax. 3 3. EGR Valve Failure. 4 4. Glow Plug Failue – 2006 LLY Duramax. 5 5. Overheating in Pre-2006 Models.

What causes a diesel engine to have rough idling?

As diesel engines age, the fuel injection system can start to “gum up”, and the injector tips begin squirting instead of misting. The injection timing can get out of whack. Wear and tear on the piston rings and cylinder walls result in lost combustion. Is the smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe blue?

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