Well, I had my car in for service - oil change and check up 3 days ago. No driving from them to now when I went to the store and it began pausing like spitting and spurting. I stopped right away and checked the oil, which barely showed on the dip stick, so added 1, checked level, still the same and …

Engine oil - too much? white smoke and auto shut down

Joseph_E_Meehan November 2, 2008, 10:34am 10

Well I would not put too much money into this car, but I would not write it off. The OP should pay to have it checked and to get an estimate before giving up.