Q: My 2005 Aztek, streei g wheel shakes a little and make a slight rough sound when sitting at lights, stop signs. What may it be?

asked by on June 21, 2017

Steering wheel shakes a little and make a little rough sound when stirring at lights/stop signs.

My car has 90000 miles.
My car's transmission is unknown to me.

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