Funny thing happend on the way home from work yesterday afternoon while sitting at a stoplight.

I had been sitting there for about 20 seconds or so waiting on a green and my truck kind of 'shuddered' for a brief moment. It was noticeable enough that I wasn't sure someone hadn't bumped me from behind...

That stoplight was about 1 mile away from my office and, I'd have to admit, I got out of the office in a hurry without allowing the truck a couple of seconds of 'warm-up' time.

I had to stop about 6 more times on the way home (it's a city commute home) and it never did it again.... bad gas? normal? I drove to work this morning watching/feeling/listening for the same thing and it never did it...

Any thoughts folks? I'd appreciate it!

RP

 

I had a really bad shudder once.. right after i got my truck about a month ago. My CEL light came on along with it though... #4 Cylinder was dead.... but it felt like my driveshaft was falling apart the way it was driving. I am not sure how many miles you got.. but... Just something I guess.. for ya to think about. I changed my #4 plug and it was good after that.

Scott

 

Look for a green residue on top of the back coil pack on your passenger side. If it's there, take the truck in for a coolant leak if it's under warranty. If not, buy the hose clamps at Autozone for $2.00 and put them on the heater lines going right above the pack. That's what caused my bothersome rough idle and power loss.

-Flea

 

Well, two days later, it hasn't done it anymore. Thanks for the suggestions. Maybe just one of those freak things.... *shrugs*


RP