I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 liter that is loosing power.. Eventually it dies and then doesn't want to turn over at all! Replaced fuel filter then mass air flow sensor. any ideas??

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Asked by Cindy Apr 05, 2015 at 10:32 PM about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It seemed fine after replacing sensor
long enough for me to drive an hour
tops before doing same thing again.
Power loss while driving then
completely dies for an hour or so

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The check engine light is on but staying on.. And car has like 67,000 miles on it.. I didn't know that it has some different cooling system in it and only supposed to use de cool

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Dexcool in it and fill it a certain way.. I used regular antifreeze and put it in like a normal car.. Could that be the problem?

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Bad idea to mix dex with anything! It can cause sludge build up, and lack of cooling ability at best, and gasket failure at worst. Don't know how long ago you did it, but a flush and refill would be a very good idea. As far as the drivability problems, it could have an effect if the coolant has been mixed and run long enough to cause serious damage. If the check engine light is on have the code scanned and post back.

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Thank everyone for all the help I will go get that scan done after work today and post the codes..

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