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Tries to crank and does not start

Tiny
BAGWELL GIRL
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  • 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
My car ran hot until it shut off. I do not know what to do. It was not turning over at all. I changed the oil and added liquid gas now it turns over but will not crank. It sounds like it is out of gas, but I know it is not that.
Thursday, March 9th, 2017 AT 8:33 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

If the engine got to hot then you might have damaged the piston rings, here is a test to help you find out if this is the problem.if you do not have a gauge you can rent one for the parts store for free.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
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Friday, March 10th, 2017 AT 3:18 PM

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