What causes engine to shut off while driving

Asked by Naomi Nov 22, 2020 at 03:00 PM about the 2007 Kia Optima LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car shut off while driving completely, cranks over
with a loud noise not a knocking noise, some kind
of oil behind the driver tire

2 Answers
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Justin answered 4 years ago

Check transmission fluid level....transmission might be overheating causing the shutdown. (If its low find where its leaking from)

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