Q: Engine damage
I bought truck under 90 days ago,in the time I have drove the truck it has not over heated,on the 72and day of driving it,the engined started running rough and wanting to die,at time when it was assessed by mechanic he said it had been overheated and it had piston damage, is it possibe the damage was done to the truck before it was bought and the signs just were not noticeable yet
My car has 111000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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