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1990 Other Nissan Models Could it be the oil?

Tiny
IAMSAMUEL23
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  • 1990 NISSAN
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
This morning I checked the oil in my 1990 Nissan Stanza, and discovered that it was critically low. I went to Wal-Mart were I purchased two quarts of 10w40 and proceeded to pour it in. Before I could leave the parking lot the car began to sputter as and then shut off. After work I returned to the parking lot and tried to start the engine but it wouldn't start. Any suggestions on a possible cause and solution to my problem would be greatly appreciated.
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 7:14 PM

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Tiny
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Car w/n start-do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem.

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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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