My car engine rumble/shake when i turned it on.It also slow to accelerate in hill.Somebody can help me please?

Question

My car is a 94 buick skylark custom L4.any help is appreciated guys.

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Answer 1

Sorry but bmac seems to have overlooked the fact that you said it rumbles and shakes. It is likely a dead cylinder caused by a fouled spark plug, bad plug wire or numerous other things. It can be hard to figure these things out if you don't know a lot about how car engine systems work. Take it to a trusty mechanic or friend.

Answer 2

check engine light on? could be several issues.....clogged throttle body, partially collapsed (or fully) cat. converter....not getting enough fuel (pump, filter, fuel injector, etc). is it skipping, hesitating: ignition system: plugs, wires, coil).

prob. up a hill points toward pump issue even as simple as low fuel.

Well u have a rumble and shake at idle when started...that's not a trans issue. no skipping or bucking.  Seems to be a power issue.  I would do a compression check on the cylinders to make sure they are within specs. Also, make sure the cat. isnt collapsed (u can barely get out of your own way with a blocked cat.



and, uh, cam....an ignition issue includes cylinders. lol.