Hi Folks:
I have an 04 TL with 6 speed manual. 284k miles.
I and my independent shop have not been able to solve a mild vibration at highway speeds, most noticeable at 50-60mph, but also present above this speed. It comes and goes. Sometimes, it is more pronounced under acceleration, sometimes not. It can be felt from the wheel and the seat. There are no accompanying noises except things like my visor vibrating along with the rest of the car.
I have done the following, in this order:
Rebalanced wheels-no change
Replaced rear bushings (torn-this caused a lower speed vibration, similar to a flat spotted tire, but since replacement, no such low speed vibration.
Replaced both axles-no change, or even slightly worse.
Replaced one bent wheel, and new tires, balanced-modestly less vibration.
Replaced intermediate shaft and rebalanced tires-minor improvement.
Engine runs like a top-definitely not missing.
Again, vibration comes and goes-maybe 50% of the time it's there, and the other 50% it.s not. I almost forget about it or think "it's not that bad", but minutes later in the trip, I am saying-jeez, I want to get this vibration corrected. Makes the car feel older that it is. My wife's 04 Silverado, and the 06 Civic I drove during repairs ride better.
Thoughts?
Thanks
I have an 04 TL with 6 speed manual. 284k miles.
I and my independent shop have not been able to solve a mild vibration at highway speeds, most noticeable at 50-60mph, but also present above this speed. It comes and goes. Sometimes, it is more pronounced under acceleration, sometimes not. It can be felt from the wheel and the seat. There are no accompanying noises except things like my visor vibrating along with the rest of the car.
I have done the following, in this order:
Rebalanced wheels-no change
Replaced rear bushings (torn-this caused a lower speed vibration, similar to a flat spotted tire, but since replacement, no such low speed vibration.
Replaced both axles-no change, or even slightly worse.
Replaced one bent wheel, and new tires, balanced-modestly less vibration.
Replaced intermediate shaft and rebalanced tires-minor improvement.
Engine runs like a top-definitely not missing.
Again, vibration comes and goes-maybe 50% of the time it's there, and the other 50% it.s not. I almost forget about it or think "it's not that bad", but minutes later in the trip, I am saying-jeez, I want to get this vibration corrected. Makes the car feel older that it is. My wife's 04 Silverado, and the 06 Civic I drove during repairs ride better.
Thoughts?
Thanks