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Shaking issue

Jeffstang

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1998 eddie bauer
hi guys, i have a 1998 explorer with 102,000 ..i p0171 p0174 codes and im assuming thats the intake, however it also shakes during acceleration and between 30-40...are these 2 related by chance or is it probably with the driveshaft/cv joint thanks guysss
 



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Without feeling what you're talking about, it's hard to say for sure. Put it on level, chock the wheels and put it in neutral. Make sure it isn't going to roll anywhere, crawl under, and grab your driveshaft. See how much play is in it - you're looking for bad ujoints. If everything is normal, my next guess is to seafoam it. Your parts guy will probably tell you to dump half in the fuel and half in the oil. I suggest sucking a third in through a vacuum line for a good cleaning. Could be a dirty sensor, could be worse...Good Luck!
 






ok thanks for the help, i always thought sea foam was pretty bad for a car though, do you have to change the oil when you get done? what exactly does it do?
 






and the feeling is a shaking through the butt of my seat all the way to my steering wheel...it just feels like a drive shaft to me but im only 19 and not that mechanically incline.
 






I've never used it in the oil, although seafoam suggests you do. But I've used it as a cleaner for fuel systems in everything from lawnmowers to motorcycles, and I'm a believer. I put about half the can in with a full tank of fuel and a little less than half I pull through a vacuum line. Once you get it in, shut the truck off and let it sit 15 or 20 minutes. It basically loosens buildup so that it can be burnt up. Once you restart your truck, it's gonna smoke like holy hell! This is normal. And it's going to smoke for a while, probably 20 or 25 minutes. Don't be terribly surprised if it runs "not so great" through that tank of fuel too, if you add it to the tank. But once you get fresh, non treated gas to it, you'll know if it has helped.
Like I said, I've never used it in the oil, but I think they recommend you change your oil after ? 200 ? or so miles.
You can find other threads on here about it, and there is video on youtube of people doing it too. Hope this helps!
 






Just saw your other post - I'd go with my gut instinct. Check the drivetrain, ball joints and tie rod ends. Could also be something as simple as a tire out of balance or maybe some mud/dirt/snow packed in a wheel...maybe even a broken belt in a tire. Check the sidewalls of your tires for any "bumps"... should be able to at least have it diagnosed at a local shop for around 40-70 bucks if you can't find anything wrong.
 






i realized it shakes going uphill...still havnt checked anything because of the weather but thought id update you guys
 






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