Mazda 96 Protege Shaking when driving on highway

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bobncsu325 - 03 Jul 2005 20:36 GMT

My 96 Mazda Protege starts to shake noticeably when I start driving on
the highway between speeds of 70 - 80 mph. Any tips or advice before
I take it to the auto mechanic? Thanks!

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rev_otis_mcnatt@yahoo.com - 04 Jul 2005 03:49 GMT

> My 96 Mazda Protege starts to shake noticeably when I start driving on
> the highway between speeds of 70 - 80 mph. Any tips or advice before
> I take it to the auto mechanic? Thanks!

If you mean the steering wheel is what's shaking primarily, it's likely
your front wheels are out of balance. Of course, it could be any of
several potential problems with your suspension.

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noble - 04 Jul 2005 17:45 GMT

the tires were probably balanced at 55 mph ask them to high speed balance
them .Standard balance is to the quarter ounce,H.S.B.is to tyhe tenth of
an ounce. Noble

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The Real Tom - 05 Jul 2005 13:33 GMT

>My 96 Mazda Protege starts to shake noticeably when I start driving on
>the highway between speeds of 70 - 80 mph. Any tips or advice before
>I take it to the auto mechanic? Thanks!

I found a previous car I had would only shake at specific speeds. I
looked at the tires and found a tiny weight fell off. The metal clicp
was there, but not the weight.

Might have to have your tires rebalanced, if you have the same
situation I did.

hth,

tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com

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