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Will not start after overheating?

Tiny
INDYALEWIS22
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  • 2008 DODGE CALIBER
  • 19,889 MILES
Hello, I was wondering what it would mean if my brother replaced my starter and battery, but the car still won't start. It stopped on me due to overheating I guess and it was smoking. He said oil leaked into my engine but I'm still not sure what to do.
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Friday, February 2nd, 2024 AT 7:44 AM

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Tiny
BORIS K
  • MECHANIC
  • 762 POSTS
Hello,

The best check to do is to conduct a compression test.
This could then point to a possible mechanical issue with the engine

Some interesting reading:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-low-compression
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/the-reasons-for-low-compression
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Video on compression test:
https://youtu.be/J3j85hg0d-4?si=8DyE55nXWIb90LYR

Expect to see 150-160Psi on each cylinder for good compression readings.

Cheers, Boris
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Friday, February 2nd, 2024 AT 9:09 AM

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