Q: Engine shaking in idle
I have a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 5.7 hemi. My engine shakes when in park and idle, it feels like it gonna die out after accelerating to fast. It also wont allow me to go over 40 MPH because it shakes so bad. Ive replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils but it still happens.
My car has 85000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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