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Will low or empty rad stop my truck from starting?

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Old 12-14-2010, 03:40 PM
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Hi, I tried to start my truck yesterday and it turns over but wont stay running, today I looked it over, the only thing I have found so far is the rad looks either low or empty, does anyone know what could be wrong, the oil looks OK and I dont see any leaks anywhere
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its a 95 blazer 4x4
 

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Old 12-14-2010, 04:03 PM
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No, a low cooling system will not keep it from starting-You have either a fuel delivery problem or something ignition related...any check engine light? If not,start with a full inspection of fuel lines and the coil/distributor/module/plugs and wires. Might be a plugged fuel filter as well... Time to trouble shoot! And then you need to find out why your cooling system was low! Good Luck!
 
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Prob not the case unless you noticed your temp needle being high while driving in the past, but I think driving for a long time with the engine really hot could cause it to seize when it cools down. Like I said, I think it would take a lot of overheating to cause that though.

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