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imagine cruising down the road enjoying
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the drive when suddenly your car shuts
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off the engine dies the power steering
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locks and you're left coasting scary
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right in this video I'm breaking down
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five common reasons your car might shut
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off while driving and what you can do
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about it first on the list fuel system
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issues a clogged fuel filter or a
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failing fuel pump can starve your engine
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of gas causing it to shut down it's like
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trying to run a marathon without enough
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oxygen if you've noticed your car
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struggling to accelerate or sputtering
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before stalling this could be the
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culprit a quick tip keep an eye on when
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your fuel filter was last replaced and
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don't ignore those fuel pump warning
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signs next let's talk about the
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electrical system a failing alternator
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or a dying battery can cause your car to
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shut off without warning I once had an
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old car that kept dying on me because of
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a loose battery connection an easy fix
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but it took me hours to figure out so if
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you see your dashboard lights flickering
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or notice trouble starting your car it's
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time to check that electrical system
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another common issue overheating when
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your engine gets too hot it might shut
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down to prevent damage check for warning
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signs like steam under the hood or the
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temperature gauge spiking I learned the
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hard way to always carry extra coolant
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after a breakdown on a sweltering summer
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day trust me it's a lifesaver ever heard
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of ignition switch problems a warnout
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ignition switch can lose contact while
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you're driving cutting power to the
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engine it's not as common as the other
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issues but it's something to consider
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especially if your car randomly stalls
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even when the battery and fuel are fine
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and finally sensor malfunctions your
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car's sensors like the crankshaft
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position sensor or mass air flow sensor
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help regulate engine performance if one
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of these fails it can disrupt the
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engine's timing or fuel delivery a
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friend of mine dealt with a faulty
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crankshaft sensor her car would shut off
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randomly at stop lights a quick
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diagnostic scan revealed the problem and
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replacing the sensor fixed it if you're
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ever in this situation
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remember stay calm shift into neutral
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steer to a safe spot and turn on your
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hazard lights once you're off the road
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assess the situation and call for help
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if needed regular maintenance can
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prevent most of these issues so don't
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skip those service appointments so why
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does your car shut off while driving the
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answer could lie in your fuel system
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electrical components engine temperature
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ignition switch or sensors the key
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takeaway listen to your car pay
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attention to those warning signs and
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don't wait for a breakdown to act if you
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found this helpful hit that like button
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