Q: Car died while driving to work.
On my way to work when my car died without warning while driving. Researched common problems they said ignition coil and or fuel pump and filter. She tries to start but fails the sound is a whirrr whirrr when starting to no prevail. I have noticed oil leaks and problems starting meaning takes longer to start.
My car has 119000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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