While driving oil light came on, then everything went out

168,000 MILES • 2.1L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEJEARS
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Was driving, oil light came on. I stopped and checked the oil and it was fine, continued on. when I was turning the corner everything went out, no power, no lights.
tried to start ran so rough and shut off again.
towed in back to my house now it won't even turn over.
Jan 8, 2019 at 2:12 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the battery is shorting out. but to be sure here is a guide to help load test the battery:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and if bad this guide will help you replace it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please run down these guides and report back.
Jan 10, 2019 at 3:49 AM
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