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Old 03-18-2019, 04:46 PM
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Engine mounts replacement?

Hi All
Noob here so treat me gently. I'm getting vibration when at idle. This changes with rpm. I feel it throughout the car but particularly through the steering wheel. I've read that it is likely the oil filled engine mounts. When on the move it seems to be masked by general road vibration.

I saw saw a video on loading the engine while holding the brakes to see if the engine moves excessively. Any othe tricks or tips to diagnose the problem? If it is the mounts how easy it it to diy?

2008 S550 , 119k Kms

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If they have never been changed, you probably need motor and trans mounts. Mine were changed. Big improvement. Dealer did the work under warranty..

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