SPONSORED LINKS

Car jerking, losing power and shutting off?

Tiny
JAMES66234
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER
  • 246,000 MILES
Hey, I'm a new car guy I bought this car from Facebook and recently it's been jerking while accelerating and dying while also losing power while I'm in neutral it shuts off and then sometimes struggles to crank back up. I'll add all to it and in two weeks it'll be gone. I do have white smoke that comes out the back of the exhaust and the car shakes very vigorously when accelerating. I want to figure out a problem so I can fix it. Can someone please help me?
SPONSORED LINKS
Monday, June 19th, 2023 AT 9:29 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 42,909 POSTS
It sounds like you have blown head gasket but to be sure let's run down this guide to help confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

I would remove all of the spark plugs and put pressure to the cooling system. This guide can help, once done crank the engine over (stand back) to see if coolant shoots out of one of the cylinders.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 AT 5:36 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Low Power Content

Fix an Engine with Low Power!
VIDEO
Fix an Engine with Low Power!
Instructional repair video
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
GUIDE
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
The power your car's engine is producing is important. When you step on the gas you need your car to accelerate, mainly to keep you out of trouble when getting onto the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links