# \#rough **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rough/111.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback rough idle and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rough-idle-and-stalling/59012)
**Author:** [@ambenz13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ambenz13)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rough-idle-and-stalling/59012 "2022-10-02T16:45:05Z")
I have a manual 2006 subaru outback 2.5L XT that idles rough pretty much all the time and the rpm gauge fluctuates at stop lights between 500-1000rpm. The car also stalls at low speeds and almost always about 1/2 a mile … --- ## [Car starts, Idles rough, then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-idles-rough-then-dies/46324)
**Author:** [@felixpuncrocoi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/felixpuncrocoi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-idles-rough-then-dies/46324 "2020-09-11T01:14:17Z")
Hi, I have a 98 Ford Escort. A few months ago, we got a check engine light and some rough idling, and had to change the O2 sensor. So we did that, and a few months after that, the car would just start, run for a few seco… --- ## [Mercury Villager running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-villager-running-rough/34944)
**Author:** [@Tool\_gal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tool_gal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-villager-running-rough/34944 "2020-01-10T22:12:35Z")
I have a 2000 Mercury Villager with 150k miles and it is idling and running very rough. When I start the van, there is a slight rough idle, but when it warms to normal running temperature, it starts to run very roug… --- ## [2000 honda cr-v valve job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-valve-job/19081)
**Author:** [@George2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-valve-job/19081 "2016-08-20T05:38:36Z")
I have a 2000 Honda CR-V with 140,000 miles. About a year ago, the check engine light started to come on from time to time. I took it to a shop which replaced the plugs and wires, and gave it a SMOG II test which it pa… --- ## [Rough engine, power is low/surges, misfires when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-engine-power-is-low-surges-misfires-when-cold/84939)
**Author:** [@beefstew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beefstew)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-engine-power-is-low-surges-misfires-when-cold/84939 "2014-06-05T07:23:02Z")
We're talking about a 2002 Subaru Forester with only 80,000 miles on it. This winter, the cold seems to have taken its toll. The fuel economy is bouncing around between 16 and 24 MPG and the car runs a bit roughly. Esp… --- ## [Truck idles rough it gets worse when its rainy and damp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-idles-rough-it-gets-worse-when-its-rainy-and-damp/82540)
**Author:** [@Rick\_W1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_W1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-idles-rough-it-gets-worse-when-its-rainy-and-damp/82540 "2013-12-07T06:34:19Z")
At first I thought it was a vacuum that was causing all of this.I was getting a (small leak) code I replaced the vac tubes and the code still came back. But that is not the main problem.I had two problems at the sa… --- ## [Honda Accord 2000 rough running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2000-rough-running/81933)
**Author:** [@jhirsch648\_155802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhirsch648_155802)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2000-rough-running/81933 "2013-11-06T00:28:59Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Acoord Ex that began to run very rough when cold. After warming up it seemed fine. Now the car runs rough whether hot or cold. The car only has 23,000 miles on it. Any ideas? The cap, rotor, and wires… --- ## [2002 Elantra Rough Idle and Misfire when Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-elantra-rough-idle-and-misfire-when-hot/71481)
**Author:** [@AlanR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-elantra-rough-idle-and-misfire-when-hot/71481 "2012-04-19T03:15:01Z")
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 2.0L 140k miles Symptoms: - Intermittent rough idle when hot, slight shutter, surges between 700-800rmp - Intermittent hesitation when accelerating, cylinder 2 misfire when hot and under load - … --- ## [Rough Idle - 2008 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-2008-ford-focus/69210)
**Author:** [@kboyd14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kboyd14)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-2008-ford-focus/69210 "2012-01-23T10:55:41Z")
Hi all, I have a 2008 Ford Focus - 4 Door Sedan SE 60300 miles. I've gone to 3 mechanics now and no one can seem to figure out whats wrong with my car. Here's whats happening: About 1 1/2 years ago I took my car to… --- ## [Really rough idle after more than 10 hours of sitting, lasts only a few minutes. Ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-rough-idle-after-more-than-10-hours-of-sitting-lasts-only-a-few-minutes-ideas/70246)
**Author:** [@ITGuy71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ITGuy71)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-rough-idle-after-more-than-10-hours-of-sitting-lasts-only-a-few-minutes-ideas/70246 "2012-01-16T00:19:07Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Escape XLT V6 4X4. About 3 months ago I started to experience rough idle in the morning. It went a away for a month or so, but it is back now. I noticed that it occurs primarily after the vehicle ha… --- ## [Corolla rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-rough-idle/69008)
**Author:** [@erstworld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erstworld)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-rough-idle/69008 "2011-10-28T13:45:16Z")
My exhaust system was replaced on my 2005 Corolla in August. After driving it for just a few days, there was a shaking when the car idled. The mechanic replaced two engine mounts and the idle was much worse! He said it w… --- ## [2001 Ford Escort 2-door coupe idles rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-escort-2-door-coupe-idles-rough/13271)
**Author:** [@Momma\_T](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Momma_T)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-escort-2-door-coupe-idles-rough/13271 "2011-10-07T12:49:45Z")
Just had it tuned up, also had "transmission mount" replaced but car still vibrates a lot when idling. Any ideas? --- ## [2002 Camry Winter/Cold temperature rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-winter-cold-temperature-rough-idle/68169)
**Author:** [@seymen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seymen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-winter-cold-temperature-rough-idle/68169 "2011-09-26T14:15:56Z")
Hi there, I own a 2002 toyota camry, with 115k+ miles. My camry usually runs pretty well during the warm weather months. However during the winter especially on really cold days after the car has been sitting outside, … --- ## [Engine idling rough after driving through a haboob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling-rough-after-driving-through-a-haboob/67683)
**Author:** [@tsmcquads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsmcquads)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling-rough-after-driving-through-a-haboob/67683 "2011-09-06T17:22:22Z")
I was caught up in the middle of the haboob (major dust storm) in Phoenix this summer. I drove through it in my 2008 BMW X3 (40K miles) for about 45 minutes. Ever since, the engine has been idling rough and hesitant on a… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Elantra Sounds Rough at Higher Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-sounds-rough-at-higher-speeds/66244)
**Author:** [@hrossi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrossi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-sounds-rough-at-higher-speeds/66244 "2011-07-16T00:01:00Z")
My husband and I noticed that my Hyundai Elantra (2007) sounded rough when running over 60mph. The car has 61,000 miles on it and is due for an oil change, a radiator flush, and a fuel filter replacement. My manual says… --- ## [91 Camry transmission shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-camry-transmission-shift/65063)
**Author:** [@richw46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richw46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-camry-transmission-shift/65063 "2011-06-02T16:39:12Z")
I have a '91 Camry that's my daily 50 mile round trip commute car. It runs well and still has lots of pep at 156,000. There are oil and tranny leaks (tranny leaks around the pan seal) but I check the levels and keep e… --- ## [2000 Oldsmobile Intrique](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-intrique/64064)
**Author:** [@Lovealsmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lovealsmom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-intrique/64064 "2011-04-25T20:10:03Z")
I don't know what is wrong with this car, I have put in new titanium plugs, new plug wires, new fuel filter, new air filter, changed the oil, I burn mid-grade gas. The car starts right up when cold, however once it warms… --- ## [1990 Mazda Protege Rough Idle Stutter on Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mazda-protege-rough-idle-stutter-on-acceleration/63618)
**Author:** [@OhioStudent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OhioStudent)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mazda-protege-rough-idle-stutter-on-acceleration/63618 "2011-04-12T15:11:26Z")
HI Guys, I'm hoping you can help me out with a problem that I've recently encountered with my car - a 1990 Mazda Protege with a 1.8L DOHC, manual 5-spd transmission, ~173K miles on it. On my way home the other day,… --- ## [Very rough idle: spark plug wires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-rough-idle-spark-plug-wires/62470)
**Author:** [@nashvegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nashvegas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-rough-idle-spark-plug-wires/62470 "2011-03-11T19:40:43Z")
My beloved 1999 RAV4 has 160K miles. A few years ago, it started sputtering while I was waiting at a red light. Within a few days, the engine felt like a bucking bronco and almost stalled when this happened. A friend did… --- ## [1996 Bonneville runs rough after stopping and restarting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-bonneville-runs-rough-after-stopping-and-restarting/62193)
**Author:** [@kitter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kitter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-bonneville-runs-rough-after-stopping-and-restarting/62193 "2011-03-05T15:02:57Z")
I have a 1996 Bonneville SSE. Over the past year, when I drive the car for a longer distance (10-20 miles) and the engine heats up, stop for 15-30 minutes, then start the car again it runs extremely rough and the check … --- ## [Rough running engine when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-engine-when-warm/50670)
**Author:** [@bilbaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bilbaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2010, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-engine-when-warm/50670 "2010-06-22T00:33:09Z")
I have a Chevy P30 (basically an old bread van) which started running very rough yesterday on my way home. Out of curiousity I ran it again this morning and it ran fine until it warmed up. What would cause this? I susp… --- ## [Engine misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfiring/60998)
**Author:** [@CaptainBob2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaptainBob2010)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfiring/60998 "2011-02-10T01:15:38Z")
This isn't exactly a car question but it could be. My Lycoming horizontally opposed engine (sort of like a Volkswagen's) has two magnetos; each has points and condenser just like a regular distributor. In flight the engi… --- ## [Rough Idle No Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-no-stalling/61114)
**Author:** [@Shomarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shomarie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-no-stalling/61114 "2011-02-09T23:45:16Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota celica GT auto. It has 120k miles. I seem to have an issue that really is not causing a problem except for annoyance. After coming to a stop the car seems to exhibit the signs of stalling (car idl… --- ## [92 Toyota keeps giving me hell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-keeps-giving-me-hell/60995)
**Author:** [@hossvoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hossvoss)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-keeps-giving-me-hell/60995 "2011-02-07T00:27:34Z")
I have a 1992 Toyota Camry. It had been burning gas, losing powere, white smoke smoking excessively through the tailpipe, and idling extremely rough, sometimes to the point of dying. It ran ok at highway speeds, but terr… --- ## [Rough Idle, Runs Fine at higher RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-runs-fine-at-higher-rpm/60958)
**Author:** [@pakpadgett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pakpadgett)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-runs-fine-at-higher-rpm/60958 "2011-02-06T19:28:37Z")
This problem has been getting worse over the last 2 years. When the car starts it idles fine at about 1000 RPM. As soon as it warms up, it starts to idle rough, between 500 and 750 RPM. It almost quits running. As so… --- ## [Dodge ram Van 2003 V6 1500 series](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-van-2003-v6-1500-series/45232)
**Author:** [@frankied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankied)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-van-2003-v6-1500-series/45232 "2011-01-19T12:31:56Z")
Hi Car talk; My Van sometimes seems like it is not running at peak performance, when I go up hills it seems like bad gas;running kind of rough at around 30mph;when I get up to 50mph it runs smooth; I had this same symto… --- ## [09 Nissan Altima - Vibration in Pedals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-nissan-altima-vibration-in-pedals/38232)
**Author:** [@furtadoj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/furtadoj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-nissan-altima-vibration-in-pedals/38232 "2011-01-17T03:40:30Z")
I have a 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S with 3500 miles on it. Since the second week of ownership I have noticed that there is some pretty substantial vibration in the driver's floor and especially in the pedals of the car and… --- ## [11996 Mazda B2300 - Bucking at low RPM, rough starting, stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11996-mazda-b2300-bucking-at-low-rpm-rough-starting-stalling/58872)
**Author:** [@TomasDelSol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomasDelSol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11996-mazda-b2300-bucking-at-low-rpm-rough-starting-stalling/58872 "2011-01-08T16:57:49Z")
Truck has 150000 miles. Very suddenly one day it started bucking violently. Replaced fuel filter, wires, plugs and crankshaft sensor. The bucking became less violent and only happens at low RPM (around 2000 or less). … --- ## [Premium gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gasoline/59404)
**Author:** [@dtpetty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dtpetty)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gasoline/59404 "2011-01-05T00:07:01Z")
I think I have heard Click & Clack say that brand or grade of gasoline makes no diffference as long as you meet minumum octane requirements for your engine. I think they are nuts! I would like to hear other opinions… --- ## [98 S-10 4cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-s-10-4cyl/58473)
**Author:** [@Milford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Milford)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-s-10-4cyl/58473 "2010-12-10T15:02:03Z")
My 98 s-10 cuts out while driving and the idle speed constantly changes when the temp falls below 32 degrees. The problem is bad enough that it caused the U-joint at the rear axle to fail. When the average temp is abov… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rough/111.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rough)