Q: Engine shakes and won't stay running
My car engine is shaking and it doesn't stay running. The top motor mount is broken and something is leaking from the bottom
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Without knowing the type of fluid leak I will speculate it is the water pump is leaking and binding up. You may need to get the water pump and timing belt replaced along with the broken motor mounts.
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