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neonjuice · 06-15-2009, 05:40 PM

Guys,
I know 100% nothing about cars. Here is my problem.

So,OK. As most people may know, I know 100% nothing about cars or how to fix them. Infact , my wife taught me how to check the oil and knows more than I do. We had the oil changed and new filter and even fuel injection ( what ever that is ) changed / fixed / cleaned today. All is fine. Service check shows we need to buy a new battery. So, searching for prices on those. Any auto part websites that are cheap / good??.

Now, onwards to my problem.

For the past few months, when we are driving. When you accelerate and have your foot off the gas, all is fine. However, If I try to maintain a steady speed, say sit at 30mph, the car gets a sort of shake / vibration from the engine. If I accelerate, it goes away. Only happens when staying at a constant steady speed. I have searched online, and some / most articles say, it could be a catalytic convertor issue. No idea what that is.
We plan to get new tires / battery very soon and I want to get the engine serviced, but do not want to be scammed, as I know nothing at all about cars. Just looking around for general costs for getting it serviced.

Thought, some of you guys, who are into cars, might have a suggestion as to way it shakes / vibrates when at a steady speed?.

Thankful for all and any help.

06-15-2009, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
neonjuice Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 115 OS: Vista Ultimate 64 bit SP1. Linux Ubuntu, XP Pro	car engine seems to rattle / shake Guys, I know 100% nothing about cars. Here is my problem. So,OK. As most people may know, I know 100% nothing about cars or how to fix them. Infact , my wife taught me how to check the oil and knows more than I do. We had the oil changed and new filter and even fuel injection ( what ever that is ) changed / fixed / cleaned today. All is fine. Service check shows we need to buy a new battery. So, searching for prices on those. Any auto part websites that are cheap / good??. Now, onwards to my problem. For the past few months, when we are driving. When you accelerate and have your foot off the gas, all is fine. However, If I try to maintain a steady speed, say sit at 30mph, the car gets a sort of shake / vibration from the engine. If I accelerate, it goes away. Only happens when staying at a constant steady speed. I have searched online, and some / most articles say, it could be a catalytic convertor issue. No idea what that is. We plan to get new tires / battery very soon and I want to get the engine serviced, but do not want to be scammed, as I know nothing at all about cars. Just looking around for general costs for getting it serviced. Thought, some of you guys, who are into cars, might have a suggestion as to way it shakes / vibrates when at a steady speed?. Thankful for all and any help.