Oil pan

DALLASBAKER

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2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
AUTOMATIC
249,000 MILES

This may not be the problem, but I think it is. I was driving seventy on the highway last night when something popped and smoke came from my hood. I pulled over and all of my oil was leaking everywhere. I noticed I had accidentally been driving in second gear instead of Drive. I had to get my car towed. I am wondering if maybe I busted my oil pan from straining my engine in second gear so much, or something?

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HMAC300

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Try to see if fluid is red or engine oil. If engine will start probably not the engine, but a broken transmission line to radiator.

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Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 AT 12:21 PM

DALLASBAKER

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The fluid is an olive, honey type of color. I do not necessarily want to try turning the car on, since I do not have any oil, I do not want to damage any parts. I did turn it on once though for a few seconds to see if it still works and it started after a few "di-zi-zi-zi"'s. From what I see the transmission still works, since I had to put it in neutral to get off the tow then park. I am getting it checked in the morning, but just came here to brace myself for any horrible damages they might tell me.