Why did my car die while running ?

Asked by Jahzeel Sep 06, 2018 at 02:35 PM about the 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car had a check engine light that came
on and off on occasions then my car died
on way back from work it had low oil and
won’t stay on it kind of buckled ? Before it
died still turns on but turns off .

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

The check engine light is warning of problems. I need the trouble codes to advise you.

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anna answered 5 years ago

Literally same thing that happened to me. Did your car make a loud knocking sound right before dying?

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