subject: Some Main Causes of Car Vibration [print this page] It has been popularly believed that the car vibration is caused by the wheel alignment. Mostly, the vibration in car is caused by the damaged or unbalanced wheels or tires. In addition, the damage on the suspension, drivetrain, and steering components can also cause the annoying vibrations. However, there are some other causes of car vibrations. You can see in the following account.
Speed-sensitive vibrations
This type of vibration is mainly caused by the tires which are out of round, out of balance and have bulges or flat spots. In addition, the car can also vibrate at certain speed because of the damaged brakes or bent wheel. It can also be caused by the damaged drivetrain components or the suspension or steering parts.
If you feel the vibration while you are driving at faster speed, the problem may come from the out of balance tires, bent wheel, or any other related issues. On the other hand, if you feel the vibration while you are stopping, it indicates that the problem comes from the brakes, such as brake shoes or pads or warped rotor. In addition, if you feel the vibration while you are changing the speed either accelerating or decelerating, the problem may come from the broken or loose steering and suspension.
PRM-sensitive vibrations
If you feel your car vibrating at certain RPM, not to any vehicle speed, the problems may be caused by the engine or any components which are attached to it. Some other causes include the broken or loose engine mounts, broken or lose accessory mounts, damaged or loose belts, and also defect on the power steering system.
Damaged chassis
The chassis can be possibly damaged or tweaked due to the accident. It makes the alignment of the wheels futile. However, the damaged chassis is very expensive and difficult to fix. If the chassis is severely damaged, it is impossible to fix.
