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When the vehicle is put in drive, motor shakes quit a bit! could it be 1. motor mount. 2. faulty spark plug coil???

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Could be a bad plug, bad ignition coil, or a bad injector. I would also check for any vacuum leaks. Has the check engine light come on?

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