Why car shaking n hesitating at stop lights

Asked by Michael Oct 16, 2014 at 07:50 PM about the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr LE SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car is hesitating and shakes n feels like
it's going to stall when I drive n come to a
complete stop.no check engine light n no
codes pop up. I need help

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Todd answered 9 years ago

Start with a tune up,it may be a dirty fuel filter or bad/loose spark plug/ wires, NOTE:there may be more than one fuel filter

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Michael answered 9 years ago

I did a simple tune up like new spark plugs filters etc.I did not change the cap n rotor.a mechanic friend told me it might b fuel pump

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Michael answered 9 years ago

No didn't check for that.mechanic friend told me to spray engine with soap n water to find any leaks

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1SlyFox70 answered 6 years ago

Soap and water to check for leaks on a vacuum? That only works when air is being forced out of an object not being vacuumed/sucked in. I've only seen that work on flat tires. Sorry but you mechanic friend should stick to diagnostics of 10 speed bicycles

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