Q: I have an 88 bmw 325i convertible and i runs rough when im at a stop light it sounds like it wants to stall also happens while acc
I have an 88 bmw 325i convertible and i runs rough when im at a stop light it sounds like it wants to stall and while driving between gears feels like there may be some sort of misfire but im not sure. I went in a hole in on accident with my right tire and after that is when the engine causes the whole car to shake
My car has 215000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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