Does the Geely three-cylinder engine shake severely after a few years?

[LaEvelyn]

Three-cylinder cars generally start to shake after about 3 years, due to the poor balance performance of three-cylinder engines and the inability of inertial torque to achieve balance. The following is relevant information about three-cylinder cars: 1. Basic introduction: This refers to cars that use three-cylinder engines, which offer better fuel economy and lower exhaust emissions. A three-cylinder engine consists of three cylinders, with three identical single cylinders arranged within the same engine block sharing a single crankshaft to output power; 2. Main function: It converts chemical energy into mechanical energy, providing power for traditional fuel vehicles and new energy hybrid models. The basic principle of a three-cylinder engine is to use the combustion and expansion of the mixed gas in the sealed cylinder when converting the chemical energy of gasoline (diesel) into thermal energy, thereby pushing the piston to do work and converting thermal energy into mechanical energy.

[Brynlee]

I've been driving a Geely three-cylinder car for four years. The vibration wasn't noticeable at all in the first two years, but recently I can feel slight tremors in the seat when waiting at traffic lights. I specifically asked an experienced mechanic at the repair shop, and he said three-cylinder engines are inherently more prone to vibration than four-cylinder ones, with the key being proper maintenance. I change the full synthetic oil every six months and regularly clean the throttle body, so the current level of vibration is completely acceptable. However, my neighbor's same model car, which hasn't had its engine mounts replaced in three years, shakes the steering wheel during cold starts. I suggest that three-cylinder car owners pay special attention to buffer components like engine mounts and transmission mounts. You can drive for five or six years without major issues, but remember to check and replace related rubber parts at around 30,000 to 40,000 kilometers.