# Highway vibration

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-vibration/20167>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [September 30, 2008, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-vibration/20167 "2008-09-30T14:27:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![exerciselife](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/82dd89/32.png) [@exerciselife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/exerciselife)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-vibration/20167/1 "2008-09-30T14:27:49Z")

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I drive a 2002 Honda Civic with 94,000 miles. Recently when I reach speeds of 65-70mph (or higher) there is a distinct vibration every 3-5seconds. I feel it mainly in my hands through the steering wheel but it is noticeable throughout the car.  
  
 I would appreciate any help in diagnosing the cause of this vibration before it shakes my car apart!

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**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-vibration/20167/2 "2008-09-30T15:09:32Z")

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Start first with simple wheel balance check. A DIY method is to rotate the tires yourself and see if changes.

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**Author:** ![glassbridge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@glassbridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glassbridge)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-vibration/20167/3 "2008-09-30T16:59:45Z")

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Sounds like a tire ballance issue. Might want to check your tires to see if there is a bulge in one or more them, too.