rubs

Hi,

While driving today, car started a big noise from hood and within 1/2mile before i stop over it just stopped and not starting and needed to be towed. I notice lot of oil leak and also the coolant tank is empty(that i just filled last month)
What can be the possible issue and should the local mechanic will be able to fix this or i have to go to dealer?

Thanks
--rubs

Brian R.

A local mechanic (if you trust him) can fix anything the dealer can, for the most part.

It is a car!

sounds like your gonna need a new engine.
good luck.

rubs

Actually it was water pump and timing belt...i was thinking of changing it at 120k but it breaks at 118k