How-To Tuesday: Bad Vibrations
Remember when Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys sang so beautifully about “Good Vibrations”? Well, this is the exact opposite of that.
When your Lexus vibrates, it’s usually a sign that you have a mechanical issue. But that doesn’t exactly narrow it down, considering there are a lot of various components in your car that might be causing it. But worry not, this week’s How-To Tuesday article is here to help you sort out exactly why your Lexus is vibrating.
Fair warning: this is a moderately difficult DIY task, so if your Lexus is still under warranty, the dealership is probably the best place to start. For the rest of us, let’s begin with today’s article, which goes about searching for the mysterious rattle by assessing when the problem is occurring: driving, braking, idling, or parking. It also helps to identify the general area of the vibration.
For example, if the vibration is happening while at low speeds, or while idling, you should first check and see if the car has been lowered, as that is frequently the culprit. Beyond that, you can look at the fuel injectors, or check for carbon buildup. Or maybe there’s a lean idle misfire?
The article walks you through all those checks, then goes into what to do in order to remedy each situation. And it does the same sort of breakdown for normal driving vibrations, and braking vibrations as well. So what are you waiting for? Go solve the mystery of the bad vibration.
