Q: Engine Flooding?
I was driving on the highway doing about 70 and did not have a problem with my car running wise or anything. Problem is I was recommended synthetic oil for this car and as I was driving the engine most likely completely flooded or something causing my car to shut down entirely. I am wondering if a full synthetic oil mix in an older model car could cause the engine to shut down in such a fashion. Just had the alternator replaced and battery was turning over but the engine sounded flooded.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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