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My 2001alero has been leaking oil. I was driving down the road and it didn't have any power. Ipushed the gas pedal to the floor and the car didn't Rev up at all and it acted like it wanted to shut off

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Click this link below for oil leak and rev issues:-----http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/car-has-oil-leak-and-shuts-off-at-rev.html
For oil leak problem,click the link below.This are direct hel links to troubleshoot the problem :-----
Common Causes of Car Oil Leaks?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/common-causes-of-car-oil-leaks.html
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Troubleshoot Car Oil leak?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/troubleshoot-car-oil-leak.html
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leaking oil from oil pan?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html
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Car Turns OFF due to low oil pressure warning light?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-turns-off-due-to-low-oil-pressure.html
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leaking oil from timing cover?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-corolla-leaking-oil-from-timing.html
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How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace Oil
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-differential-oil-leaks-and.html
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Car oil leak?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-oil-leak.html

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Car oil leaks from valve cover gasket?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-oil-leaks-from-valve-cover-gasket.html
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Oil leaks from air filter ?http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/oil-leaks-from-air-filter-on-ford.html
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Rear oil seal leaking?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/rear-oil-seal-leaking.html
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