'95 old cutlass cierra

1995 OLDSMOBILE
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CA_LYNN
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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
Mar 18, 2007 at 11:40 AM
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JACOLTECH
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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?
Mar 19, 2007 at 3:11 AM