Can the Car Still Be Driven When It Shakes?

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Whether a car can continue to be driven when it shakes depends on the following specific situations: 1. If you can clearly feel significant shaking but the warning light is not on, you can still drive at a lower speed and head to a repair shop as soon as possible to diagnose the cause of the shaking. 2. If the car shakes violently with abnormal noises and the warning light is on, you should stop immediately and call for roadside assistance. Here are the possible reasons for car shaking: 1. Engine shaking: The engine may shake due to issues like carbon buildup, misfiring, or knocking, which can also cause the car body to shake. When checking for engine-related shaking, it's also important to inspect the condition of the engine mounts, as one of their functions is to reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the car body. 2. Brake shaking: Brake shaking is often caused by grooved brake discs. You can feel obvious unevenness when touching the surface of the brake disc, and in severe cases, the edges of the brake disc may protrude significantly. Depending on the thickness of the brake disc, you can choose to machine it or replace it with a new one. 3. Gearshift shaking: Gearshift shaking may be caused by severely worn clutch plates or insufficient clamping pressure. This type of shaking caused by clutch issues is not noticeable during steady driving but becomes evident during gear shifting or rapid acceleration.