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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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Ok so I just changed the oil on my GT, I know its late but I had to do it before tomorrow. So i changed it using my usual Royal Purple, and now the car wont start. Not turning over or sputtering, and i'm just draining the battery trying to get it going. Now even tho it didnt feel like it, it was 38 degrees outside while changing it with the hood open and oil cap off. Could that have anything to do with it or could it be something else?

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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No, A Motor will start and run with no oil in it, of course not for very long, but thats not your problem. you might wanna check all your electrical connections to see if you accidently unplugged something while under the hood. check Battery connections, starter, plugs, plug wires, and even fuel if everything else checks out. There's 3 things required to make a running gasoline engine, and thats Air,Fuel and Spark... so check all that applys
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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+1 the problem is not the oil. Check your electrical connections.
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Did you knock something loose up near the oil filter?? I THINK the starter is relatively close to the oil filter location. I know I've hit mine a few times under there doing other things and caused a spark.




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