WHAT SHOULD I CHECK?

Asked by jerry1972 Mar 03, 2014 at 01:59 PM about the Honda Civic

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I GOT 89 HONDA CIVIC LX. I WAS DRIVNG IT AT 70MPH WHEN THE OIL LIGHT FLASHED COUPLE TIMES AND THE CAR DIED. WHEN I TRY TO CRANK IT IT SOUNDS LIKE IT JUMPED TIME BUT THE BELT IS STILL TIGHT. WHAT SHOULD I CHECK NEXT?

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Ok, you checked timing belt which was smart but how about oil? is it full 4 Quarts or is it not registering on the stick? if very low do not try to re-start it. If it CEASED you got big issues ahead.

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