Flip, the Stuffed Squirrel Answers Your Car Questions

Flip was working on cars when he was barely out of the nest, helping in his father's garage. He is now an A.S.E Certified Master Mechanic, with a successful chain of his own garages in five states. He has written two nationally best-selling books on auto repair and maintenance. He hosts My Car is Driving Me Nuts, a radio talk show heard daily in over 30 cities.

Flip knows cars. And now we are truly fortunate to have him here on this site to answer your questions.

Q: Dear Flip,
I have a 1991 Mercedes 190E. It's been a great car up until now. It was running just fine until yesterday, when I went to start it. It turned over once or twice, then spluttered, and then a big cloud of green smoke came out the back. Now it won't start at all. What's wrong with it? Please help!
-Julia

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