engine runs rough when put into drive

[wolfatwp]

my engine runs smooth in park or neutral. put it in gear and there is a slight vibration or the engine is running a little rough. is it the tranny trying to move the fluid? is this normal? is this a vaccuum leak? 2007 2.4 liter.

[touringcamry]

Is the air conditioner running? I notice my car does something similar occasionally if the AC is on, though my car is in neutral when I notice it.

Sounds like maybe engine mounts are worn or you need transmission fluid changed (assuming you have an automatic).

[Glenn8963]

Originally Posted by wolfatwp

my engine runs smooth in park or neutral. put it in gear and there is a slight vibration or the engine is running a little rough. is it the tranny trying to move the fluid? is this normal? is this a vaccuum leak? 2007 2.4 liter.

normal. when idling, the car isn't under any load. once put into gear, you are now under a load.

if the engine mounts were bad, every time you step on the gas pedal, the engine will try to jump out of the engine bay.

if it were a vacuum leak, you would get this at idle as well, you might even here the leak.