What Causes Jerking During Vehicle Operation?
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The reasons for experiencing jerking sensations during vehicle operation are as follows: 1. Excessive carbon buildup in the throttle body, fuel injectors, and intake manifold. Excessive carbon deposits can cause malfunctions in the combustion chamber and fuel injectors, leading to jerking during driving. 2. Substandard fuel quality. Incomplete combustion of gasoline may result in excessive carbon buildup, causing jerking during vehicle operation. 3. Faulty spark plugs or ignition coils leading to cylinder misfires, which create jerking sensations during driving. 4. Transmission malfunction. If the transmission develops issues, noticeable jerking will occur during gear shifts (both upshifts and downshifts). 5. Improper driver operation. In manual transmission vehicles, poor coordination between clutch and throttle during gear changes will also produce obvious jerking sensations.