BIG OIL LEAK

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DYMENSIONS33
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my car has been driving fine until tonight. it started shaking a little and then smoking. my friend suggested that i needed oil. i put in 2 quarts and it crunk back up but it was still knocking. when i put it in drive, it cut off. i mean everything. no radio or lites. i just got a new battery this year. when i guy tried to jumpstart me, he noticed all of the oil i had just put in, was all on the ground. what is my problem? i have a 1985 oldsmobile delta 88. please help me. this is my only means of transportation.
Nov 1, 2006 at 9:28 PM
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LSUSSEL
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Sounds like either.. you blew a gasket somewhere.. its the transmisson or you have a leak in the oilpan.. but I highly doubt the oil pan leak.. I think its something more serious..
Nov 1, 2006 at 10:52 PM