Q: Car turned off while idling, wont start, help?!
I was waiting for a parking spot, suddenly my car turned off. I tried starting it but it wouldnt work, it would only turn over but not fully start. The battery isnt the problem according to AAA. Noticed that the engine oil was very low, basically empty, because of a leak. Has that damaged something now? I always keep up with the oil, I dont think it was running on empty for long because the oil pressure was always good inside the car. No warning lights have ever come on. I dont know what needs to be fixed? I could really use some help..
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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