1994 Chevrolet caprice car starts an makes a knocking sound,but when gear is put in drivethe car turns off.

1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
13,000 MILES
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LEI
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Checked oil put in new oil car turns on an runs until put in gear then shuts off.
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Mar 2, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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JDL
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You may need to check oil pressure before you do anything. How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes?
Mar 2, 2012 at 10:00 PM
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You need to understand where the noise is coming from before any diagnostics can be carried out.
Mar 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM
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