[prstat]

I just got my WRX last weekend. I have noticed that the car shakes when its idling. Is this normal ?

The dealer said that they may have filled up my tank with regular instead of premium. And asked me to observe once I have refilled it with premium (which is in about 2 days).

 

[PlatinumWRX]

Normal. The boxer does a slight boogey at idle. Should smooth out with some throttle application.

-Jim

 

[Penguinking]

ya know what's neat? after i did the grounding mod to my car, the engine "shaking" has been significantly minimized on my car. before the pulleys and belts would shake alot, but now they seem to run very smoothly. i'm quite satisfied with how the car's running now

 

[gryphon]

Get some STi motor and tranny mounts.

 

[Nexus6]

ya dont worry about it, my car did the same thing. Its just the boxer engine. I dont think though that the STi engine mounts will reduce that vibration.

 

[WRX>MUSTANG]

I need to buy premium? Maaaan.

 

[dark_rex]

I need to buy premium? Maaaan.

definitely use premium. the manual, the gas cap, and the dealer all say to.


dR

 

[WRXed]

I dont think though that the STi engine mounts will reduce that vibration.

Yea, I would think it might make it worse since they are stiffer, thus transfering more of the vibration.

 

[gryphon]

They will help the engine not shake so much.
Think about it... which shakes more. A car with a wallowy loose suspension or a car with a stiff suspension?

The problem was the ENGINE shaking. Not the vibration. The new mounts will reduce engine movement.