1998 Dodge Intrepid This car is a headache..

125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSICAVANLOON
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I bought the car two weeks ago and when i test drove it it was fine. Just a little smoke came from the exhaust and the guy swore to me it was just because it had been sitting. So i took his word for it. Then I noticed the check engine light was on he said it was ebcasue they put a new used engine in it. Ok fine I drove it it drove great. Then one week later the car is eating oil like crazy there are no leaks anywhere. It doesn't overheat at all. The car when it gets up to about 50 or so will act like it wants to stall out. Kinda scary! Now a week later the tire has a loud knocking sound. SOmeone told me this may be my bearings or even my CV joint. Any ideas on what i can do? Please tell me I dont need a whole new engine...
Mar 31, 2009 at 3:26 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
First, how much oil is it using? Can you see it burning if from the exhaust?
Apr 2, 2009 at 2:12 AM
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