Huge Leak and Engine Misfire? HELP!!

[Lonestartech]

When you were up under the car changing your oil there were no leaks? anywhere? nothing looked damp or wet, even a little?

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[Dodgey]

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When you were up under the car changing your oil there were no leaks? anywhere? nothing looked damp or wet, even a little?

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Well today I actually went and checked the engine one last time and the whol

[Lonestartech]

What I would suggest if you can is to wash the engine off. Try to get it as clean as you can then purchase a bottle of ‘Oil Dye’ from your local auto parts store. It usually comes in a very small bottle. Just pour it in where you add oil on your engine, t

[NissanMaxx]

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What I would suggest if you can is to wash the engine off. Try to get it as clean as you can then purchase a bottle of ‘Oil Dye’ from your local auto parts store. It usually comes in a very small bottle. Just po

[NissanMaxx]

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Ok I tried your strategy and I actually found a leak coming from the cylinders. Apparently oil got into the cylinders somehow and I guess overflowed and made it come out from the top because that’s where all the

[Lonestartech]

I’ll need to know what the engine size is for your car? According to our service information there are 3 different engines you could have for that year. So your saying oil is filling the cylinder and running out the top of the spark plug hole?? If you hav

[Dodgey]

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I’ll need to know what the engine size is for your car? According to our service information there are 3 different engines you could have for that year. So your saying oil is filling the cylinder and running out

[moparfan]

any chance you still have a warranty on this car?

[Dodgey]

Ok well I went and cleaned out the cylinders and I got the car to start so I brought it to a mechanic and he tells me that the oil was actually flooding the whole engine and so was the gas. Well I had actually gotten into a car accident with this vehicle

[Dodgey]

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any chance you still have a warranty on this car?

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No I had a two year warranty but that actually JUST ended but it doesnt matter anyway I’ve already brought to a mechanic and I’m going to order a new en

[diyman]

Have you had your car overheat or leaking coolant lately?

[Dodgey]

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Have you had your car overheat or leaking coolant lately?

[dreamer2355]

Before you assume the worse, i would use a block tester as well as a cooling system pressure test to see if you do indeed have a coolant leak or combustion gases in the coolant._x000D_
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If you do not have the above equipment, they are usually available for ren

[EricTheCarGuy]

Keep us posted on that engine swap.

[Dodgey]

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Keep us posted on that engine swap.

[EricTheCarGuy]

Good luck, keep your parts and fasteners organized and you should do just fine.

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