Over heated and now won't start

Asked by Pearson8732 Jun 14, 2018 at 06:39 PM about the 2003 Mazda Protege

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car overheated and my battery died and won't
stay charged it will try to start but will not turn over!
An dies as soon as we take off the jumper cables I
have already replaced the feul pump, spark plugs,
and o2 sensor (upstream) my dad says alternator
and starter are good.. plz help me figure out what
the next move

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GuruT5NPB answered 5 years ago

If it overheated you need to check the oil for water in it. Kinda looks milky you cracked the block maybe. Make sure its not pouring antifreeze or oil or any fluid when you try to turn it over. Thats just what i been told all my life. May not be of any help at all.

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