I have a 2002 Mitsubishi galant ,i repaced the water pump and now there is an oil leak,but it has oil and the cars not over heating but its stalling,itll stay on if i rev it up...?????

Asked by danmantx Oct 29, 2014 at 11:38 PM about the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I dont know were the leak is yet...but i will
know tomorrow, ...why would the car stall
because of an oil leak?? But like i said the
car itself has oil.....itll go if i start it and
press the gas but as soon as i let off it stalls
,any opinions greatly appreciated.
..THANKS...THE ENGINE IS A 2.4L

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Oil may be leaking on a crank sensor or other sensor causing this,hard to say for sure with out knowing where the leak is,

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