Q: I just did a oil change and spark plug replacement. Now the car shakes and then turns off when your in gear. 1988 monte Carlo ss
When I start the car it shakes a lot and after I put it in gear it'll shut down slowly.
My car has 158000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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