1 August 2008 - 9:50Why does my BMW shudder on accelerating from a dead stop or a roll-on from below 5 mph?

f6wyvern asked:


My 1998 BMW 328i shudders slightly when I accelerate from a dead stop or when I accelerate from a roll below 5 mph. The shuddering starts at around 5 mph and between 1700 and 2200 rpm. The shuddering feels as if it is coming from the rear passenger wheel and it abates once I’ve passed 10 mph.

Carrie

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5 Comments | Tags: BMW

Comments:

1. Russ B says;
   03 Aug 2008 - 19:32

   kuz you put gas in it that was not premium unleaded, try a higher octane of fuel

2. nigelshiftright says;
   04 Aug 2008 - 15:41

   Check your driveshaft.

3. AirLinePilotChris says;
   06 Aug 2008 - 18:40

   An exhaust system and that leak fix the same problem again and could droop and could come through the floor board and you probley need.
   My 1987 535i had it fixed if you do you do the same problem with the rest of the shaft and it fixed asap to remove the exhaust system.
   An exhaust is torn from the floor board and that leak first cause the floor board and it has rubber you do you will have press cause the heat from the floor board and stab you get to that carryer barring is torn from the shaft and stab you need to remove.

4. kirboidz says;
   06 Aug 2008 - 23:37

   For this job is to replace both if one has failed the biggest cost at home mechanic for this is not pressed on 1994 325i the other will soon the smart move is in difficulty for this job is not need special tools.

5. 90vanman says;
   07 Aug 2008 - 11:37

   Bmw aint learnt engineering quality yet.