Q: Engine oil
I was making a turn on my block I realized when I pushed my gas pedal my car had shut off I pulled over and checked my oil they were dry I filled them up but still no response from engine tried getting a jump and same could it be my starter or alternator or some other deep engine problem
My car has 184000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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