Q: check engine came on. Car was overheating so i pulled over put gas when i tried to start it wont start

asked by on March 28, 2018

My car performance was failing when i accelerated so then started over heating so i saw low oil so i put 3quarts car continues to run but when i acelerate the temp would go up so i drove it started heating up so i stop to let it cool down but when i try to start engine would start but soon died out like it choked shook a lil bit

My car has 450000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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