2003 Kia Spectra engine light, car dead after 20 miles

2003 KIA SPECTRA
42,820 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KIASPECTRA52003
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engine light came on. car died after 20 miles. smoke from hood. suspect oil needed changed. different oil (Pensoil) when last changed, had Kendel. I know it's my fault for not checking oil level sooner, but what are my options now?
May 17, 2009 at 1:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Changing oil brands won't hurt anything. However, if there was no oil in the engine, that is a different question.

Was the oil empty? Did the engine overheat? will the engine start now that it has cooled down? If it doesn't start, will the starter turn the engine?

Let me know.
Joe
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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