Engine jerks when I start car

[ron_v]

I just purchased a 95 SE w/76k miles and everytime I start my car the engine seems to jerk noticeably. But it does not seem to affect any idling or when car runs on the road. Any ideas?

[s13sr20chris]

like while it is starting it seems to move from side to side and up and down? that is normal. as long as it smoothes out at idle your good.

[Fenvy]

try accelerating and let go of the throttle but don't brake... if you feel your motor get pulled towad the front you might have a broken mount. check your mounts if youy can

[ron_v]

like while it is starting it seems to move from side to side and up and down? that is normal. as long as it smoothes out at idle your good.

I will double check, but I believe so. So this is normal for a car with this many miles? Seems like the whole car jerks though, but it does smooth out at idle.

[ron_v]

try accelerating and let go of the throttle but don't brake... if you feel your motor get pulled towad the front you might have a broken mount. check your mounts if youy can

I will have to try this and see. Thanks!

[s13sr20chris]

yeah, its normal for any car. go look at a 2002 and up 2.5 altima. they do it real bad brand new. that brings us to a point that just agrivates the issue. big cylinders. 2.4 liter four cyl=vibration.

[ron_v]

Thanks again. I posted also on the KA section and some were suggesting it could be the motor mounts too.