What are possible problems?

Tiny
ACURACL2324
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  • 1985 HONDA CRX
  • 220,000 MILES
I forgot to put the oil cap back on, and drove about 3 miles. Opened hood and there was oil all over like the whole engine bay, so I figured id basically lost all the oil. And put aa little more than half of a 5qt jug. And now I drive it and it is smokin like crazy. Out the ening bay and out of the exhaust. It is all sputtery and like doesnt wanna drive. What is the problem
Saturday, July 28th, 2012 AT 4:46 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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  • 52,796 POSTS
The oil that leaked out may have contaminated the wires, cap. You need to have the motor cleaned off of all oil residue.

Check the oil with the dipstick for proper level.

Roy
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 AT 10:52 AM
Tiny
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Okay well I drained all that oil out, and it seems to run just fine. Except when it gets hot out, it wont barely drive at all. Sputters when I give it gas. Checked all the fluids, everything is good.?
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Monday, August 6th, 2012 AT 10:07 PM

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