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mcathie1
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Mar 9, 2016, 3:37 PM
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Hello, I have a 2009 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5l 4cyl, AWD, 6spd auto. After running errands, I went to park my car, the car cutoff on me. I tried to restart it, it cranks but will not turn over, all the lights are fine-not dimming. I got out and found a big puddle of oil underneath. I am praying that I don't have to get a whole new engine. Within the last 3 months, I got an oil change, and they had to install a new steering column, but no other problems were going on with my car. Any ideas? I currently just work part-time due to medical issues- so money is seriously non-existent :-( . Any ideas on how much money I need to set my goal towards? Thanks in advance for any information/ideas/help.
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mcathie1
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Mar 9, 2016, 6:40 PM
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Thanks for responding. The dipstick showed about 1/4 oil level. I'm working on getting someone to look at it, but trying to find someone willing to make a house-call, since can't afford a tow until the weekend. When I turned the key, i heard a clicking/ticking sound. (Sorry, I thought that meant cranking- i'm not up on the "car lingo")
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Discretesignals
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Mar 9, 2016, 6:45 PM
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Click ticking sound could be from a starter solenoid not getting enough power, but that is a tough call to make without actually seeing the vehicle. Really should wait and see where that oil leak came from first through. Let us know what they find out.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 9, 2016, 11:57 PM
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? Is engine turning or is this "clicking" just a normal starter and battery fighting a tight or seized engine! Yikes what words you choose make a world of difference.
Finding a puddle under car isn't great news. Finding out why is mandatory - recent oil change suggests check drain plug and oil filter. Speedy oil change places are famous for wrecking drain plugs and messing up oil filters if applicable but anybody could.
No money but still things you can check. Try to find out if engine is really turning at proper speed or not at all just looking at it while trying and knowing oil level is full enough.
Until found and some money if required I wouldn't use this car. You can tell if battery is strong with headlights on and cranking it. If they go dim and slow crank it's either tight engine or low battery power. Clicking is usually the solenoid meant to do that if it's that you are hearing when low power for the demand of cranking isn't enough it should just do multiple clicks like a machine gun sound not conclusive but power and need doesn't match so does that on purpose.
Know what terms you are using so it doesn't confuse the issue. I/we think saying you found a puddle of oil say volumes! Scared about that!
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mcathie1
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Mar 10, 2016, 4:09 AM
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Thank you both for helping me with information & ideas. Sorry again about my "car lingo". I will let you know what they find. Hugs to y'all..
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