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Overheats, and wont switch gears at times.

I have a 1997 mercedes e class that overheats, and wont switch gears at times. I thought it was b/c it needed an oil change, but still has this problem afterwards too. My car will get me to a place but then it takes an hour or so before my car starts up again when i am ready to go again. It won't turn back on for an hour after i last turn my car off.

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Well overheating and not starting are possibly 2 different issues. Oil is not the cause of overheating. Thermostat, water pump, electric fans and viscous fan are causes for overheating plus the sensors that control the fans. Not starting could be caused by the overheating but most likely its a fuel or ignition issue.

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