Q: What are the symptoms of a drive shaft going out on a 01 Subaru outback

asked by on March 12, 2017

I feel a vibration coming from under the drivers seat towards and towards the passenger seat as well, almost like something is hitting undercarage part. When acceleratorating and turning right or light you really feel it under your seat
My car has an automatic transmission.

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