Will not start after overheating?

2020 CHEVROLET CRUZE
10,000 MILES
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MNELSON08
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Last week the engine overheated because it had no antifreeze in it. After I refilled it, it kept leaking out and becoming empty. Now all of a sudden, my car won't start at all. It cranks it just don't turn all the way over and start. Any ideas?
Jan 6, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

How badly did it overheat and how many times? If it was excessively hot, there is a chance the cylinder head warped.

Let me know that. Also, record it cranking and upload it for me to hear. I should be able to tell if there is a compression issue.

Additionally, here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Let me know.

Joe
Jan 7, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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