2002 Chrysler Sebring Question about engine/motor

WXXEXXS

MEMBER
2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

Ever since 3 months ago, my car(automatic btw) has been running a lot tougher. By tougher this is what I mean:
-While the car is in D (drive), and I am holding the brake down at a red light, the front panel starts to shake. The shaking sounds like it is coming from the motor, which is also louder since 3 months ago. Also while I am holding down the brake at a red light, the temperature gauge rises from normal (half way) to about 3/4 of the gauge. Now while the car is still in D and the car is moving, the shaking goes away, the loud motor noise goes away, and the temperature returns to normal. There is also strange noises that are made while coming to a stop, sounds like something stuck in a fan and liquid moving in a canister noises.

I just got the brakes replaced last month as well as an oil change.

Could someone please list all possible problems that could cause these ailments?

Thanks.

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ZACKMAN

MECHANIC
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While the car is in D (drive), and I am holding the brake down at a red light, the front panel starts to shake. The shaking sounds like it is coming from the motor, which is also louder since 3 months ago. There is also strange noises that are made while coming to a stop, sounds like something stuck in a fan and liquid moving in a canister noises.

*** You need to have someone check all of the engine/transmission mounts. You should have a total of 4 mounts. ***

Also while I am holding down the brake at a red light, the temperature gauge rises from normal (half way) to about 3/4 of the gauge.

*** Did you make sure that your radiator fans are working properly. That is the only explanation if your car is getting warm at idle, but goes cool while driving. ***