2004 Cadillac CTS car wont start

2004 CADILLAC CTS
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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COX626
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i tried to start my car it almost started then didnt. i chekced oil dipstick it was almost dry very very low, i put one quart in and gas was very low,,put a gallon of gas in still wouldnt start do u need a minimum amount of oil to start the car?
Aug 14, 2009 at 7:22 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Put the oil level in the full mark and gas above 1/4 then do below.

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Aug 14, 2009 at 10:08 AM
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