Q: Why does my car shake at 60 mph
cAR shakes at 60 mph
My car has 153000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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The tires, tie rods, and rack and pinion are the most common areas to look at for a vibration in the front end. The tires may be out of balance or have a stop leak inside one of them. The tie rods could be worn and loose, and the rack and pinion could have worn out bushings. I would recommend having a professional, such as one from YourMechanic, take a look at your car to diagnose the vibration issue that you are observing.
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