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Although the problem can feel like the transmission or sound like the engine, a broken motor mount may be the cause. Fortunately, replacing an engine mount can prevent expensive problems with your transmission or engine. For accurate diagnosis and quality car repair Saugerties NY, bring your car to Prestige Tire & Auto Service Center.
Engine Mounts
Your engine is mounted with brackets to keep all of the components in place, despite the constant bumps in the road. Coated in hardy plastics or rubber, these are generally made of metal. When the engine is held snugly in the frame, no one gives these mounts a second thought. Yet time and use can loosen them. Oil leaks can degrade the materials. A fender bender or sharp curb hit can jar them loose. Schedule repair.
The Jump
If a mount has worn out, the engine moves around during use. The distracting vibrations are more than an irritation. The jumping is stressing everything under the hood. When in motion, the jumping is throwing off the transmission and suspension. You may notice the noise when you are idling at a redlight. You may feel the tug and mistake it for a shifting problem. 
The Fix
Replacing the engine mount is both affordable and cost effective. A new engine mount will restore your car's integrity, protecting other components. You'll save yourself some big headaches since that rattling engine can pull apart its own components, stressing the hoses and belts beyond endurance. 

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