1997 Other Saturn Models Engine shakes the car

1997 SATURN

35,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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The car shakes slightly when the car is idling. I can see the reflection of the headlights shaking up and down when in drive but at a stop. It doesn't seem to be as bad while it's in park. While the car is moving, the shaking isn't noticeable. But is when the car isn't moving. A friend guessed that it might need a tune up. I had the tuneup done and it's still doing it. Another friend said it seems like it might be a broken motor mount.
What is your opinion?

Mar 20, 2008 at 10:00 PM

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If you havent noticed any loss in performance or mileage, it is probably a motor mount, actually all of them.Have replaced many of them in Saturns

Mar 21, 2008 at 7:50 AM

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[quote:7594159b22="2CarPro Jack"]If you havent noticed any loss in performance or mileage, it is probably a motor mount, actually all of them.Have replaced many of them in Saturns[/quote:7594159b22]

It seems that there are two motor mounts according to the Haynes manual for the car. I have found the one on top. But I don't think I can tell it's bad just from looking at it. I don't think I can see the one that's below the engine without jacking the car up.

A mechanic I called said there are more than just two.

I don't notice any loss in performance or mileage. Should I be concerned if it is a motor mount? Can I drive the car for a while without causing any damage?

Thanks in advance.

Mar 21, 2008 at 3:13 PM

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He is right there is more than two. You can drive it as long as nothing important is rubbing

Mar 21, 2008 at 3:19 PM

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[quote:6afe22e420="2CarPro Jack"]He is right there is more than two. You can drive it as long as nothing important is rubbing[/quote:6afe22e420]

What should I make sure isn't rubbing?

Thanks again!

Mar 21, 2008 at 3:24 PM