I have a 1998 Acura CL 2.3 with 190k miles. My car isn't starting. I made the mistake of allowing my youngerbrother drive the car while I was out of town for the past 2 months.

The engine cranks, but it wont start. I checked the oil and it was black, and had a burned smell to it, and a small fist-sized puddle of oil was under the car as well. The radiator also had a crack in it. I've changed the oil, and bought a new radiator. I checked the spark plugs and they fire just fine so I don't know whats going on.

Its been two weeks now and I'm clueless at this point. Could someone please tell me what's going on with my car. Thanks in advance.


CJ

Start by determining if there is spark to the plugs. Got spark we will move on but no spark and you need to address why.

Ok, let me update you on what I've done since posting this thread. I determined that the oil/water mixture was coming from a blown head gasket, which I changed. I've bought new plugs and wires, still no start.


CJ

You've made steps but still go back to the old question, is there spark?

I took out the plugs and I do have a yellow spark, I don't know if that's good or not. Also, I've noticed that there is any fuel getting to the engine. I have pressure in the fuel rail, however its not going through the injectors. Do you know what could cause all four of the fuel injectors to stop working? I've checked all of my connections and they seem to be in order, so now I'm at a loss as to what the problem is.

Do you hear the injectors trying to open? Do you have any idea what the pressure of the system is? It can seem like it is sufficient but it may not be what is needed to function.