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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question


Topics covered: Rpm, Smoke, White smoke.
Mileage: 221 miles.

Asked on May 29, 2011

Engine problems? 97 eclipse

I have a 97 eclipse with 221000 miles everything has been taken care of for the most part but the oil sending unit started to leak and it sat for a while(i did not drive it at all) i bought the new sending unit and changed the oil plus added a quart of lucas. later that day it had a very slight knock but only when i hit over 4000rpms. so for almost a week i drove it under 4000 rpms and then one morning it was doing the same thing untill i was driving home and i was in 4th gear and the oil light came on and i lost all aceleration and white smoke blew out the back of the car. I had it towed home and then i tried to start it after i filled it with oil again and it turned over and ran but after about 30 seconds to a min it shut down again. what could be wrong?
Avatar Asked by daveyarnold

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Replied on May 30, 2011

you may have an oil pressure problem that is having hte sending unit cut your fuel supply off. If you have a knock plus with the white smoke you may have blown a head gasket. It's best to have apro look at it and give his opinion.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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