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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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need help

I was riding down the road and my car just cut off...Now when i rev it up it acts like it is going to cut off, like it is losing power . Is the problem my battery or something else? It has also been losing alot of water lately, does that have something to do with it?
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Re: need help

try cleaning the connections to ur battery terminals, and making sure they're on nice and tight

otherwise, check all ur grounds....
i had a 'similar' problem, it was becuase the positive wasn't on tight enough
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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You say it has been losing a lot of water lately. Have you located any external coolant leaks? If not, you should have a look at your oil dipstick. Foam in the oil or oil that is milky in color means you are leaking coolant into your oil, probably by a blown head gasket but maybe by a crack in the heads or the block. Do a compression test to determine the condition of your head gasket if you find any of those symptoms in the oil I mentioned. A blown head gasket will also result in a lack of power like you mention. Post back with what you find, and good luck!




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