What Causes Engine Shaking After Shutdown?

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Engine shaking after shutdown can be attributed to the following reasons: 1. Excessive carbon deposits: This can lead to pre-ignition and knocking, shortening the engine's lifespan and significantly reducing its power and fuel efficiency; 2. Carbon buildup on valves and their seat rings: Causes incomplete valve closure and air leakage, resulting in difficulties starting the engine, reduced power, and increased susceptibility to valve burning; 3. Carbon deposits and gumming in valve guides and stems: Accelerates wear between the valve stem and guide, potentially causing the valve stem to stick or seize within the guide, leading to valve sticking faults; 4. Carbon accumulation in piston ring grooves: Reduces or eliminates the side and back clearances of piston rings, causing them to lose elasticity and leading to cylinder scuffing. Carbon deposits on fuel injectors can cause uneven fuel injection among cylinders, resulting in engine shaking or misfiring.