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    Sep 19, 2013, 05:13 PM
    1997 Dodge Dakota
    Okay I was driving to work one day and all of a sudden the truck got really hot and by the time I realised how hot it had gotten, it had just shut off and I was coasting. I looked under the hood and there was black oil looking stuff sprayed everywhere but there was still oil in the tank thing.. as you can tell I don't know anything about vehicles really and I was wondering what the problem could be and if anyone would know how to fix it without having to take it to a mechanic
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    Sep 19, 2013, 05:25 PM
    Hard to diagnose by "black oil lookin stuff " and harder to tell you how to fix it without seeing what it might be. Radiator hose broken? Heater hoses intact? Overflow tank purged? Could be a blown head gasket. Someone with basic mechanic skills should be able to help diagnose but not sight unseen. PS it's called an oil pan.
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    Sep 19, 2013, 05:40 PM
    Do any of the hoses feel soft or look swollen rather than firm?

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