'95 old Cutlass cierra

Tiny
CA_LYNN
  • MEMBER
  • 1995 OLDSMOBILE
I have a '95 olds cutlass cierra v6. I had the oil changed at a lube center and then 2 weeks later it died on the highway when I got to checking it showed there was no oil. The car wouldnt start and a couple of days later it was showing that it was about 2 quarts overfull on oil. I think the motor is locked up. We drained all the oil out and put in a bottle of marvel mystry oil ( I had a friend use it on there car when they ran it out of oil and locked it up and it worked) plus a quart of oil, I let it set overnight but it still wont start. What else should we try. Help please
Sunday, March 18th, 2007 AT 11:40 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
JACOLTECH
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
A quick way to check if your engine is locked up is to get out your handy 3/4" ratchet and socket set, put a socket on your camshaft pulley and try to turn the engine over by hand. Also check the oil filter for any signs of damage, and that it's mounted correctly. When you try to start it do you hear any noises from the starter, like the solenoid engaging or the motor spinning?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, March 19th, 2007 AT 3:11 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Locked Up Content

Engine Rotation Test
GUIDE
Engine Rotation Test
One of the more basic tests for an engine that will not crank over is the "manual rotation test". This is used for confirmation that the engine has not suffered a mechanical...
VIEW MORE