Q: Maybe Engine seize
Hi there i have a 2003 Hyundai elantra i was driving my car on highway suddenly the car starts making strange voices from engine and it slow downs the speed i pull my car to side and then the car stops by itself and it never start again and the engine oil comes out completely and i try to start but it doesnt the battery is ok. But i dont know its a engine seize or a different problem. Please help me out
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