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Sent to Car Experts April 19, 2005 11:38 p.m.
My car (1991 Toyota Camry) was really low on oil and I didn't know it and it started making really a really loud knocking sound and then it stalled. I checked the oil and it was empty but the oil light never came on and I had filled it up recently. I put 3 quarts of oil in and started it back up. It runs but is making knocking sounds whenever the RPM's get past 2000. What happened to it and what can I do for it?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $10   
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April 20, 2005 4:48 p.m. (17 hours and 9 minutes later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
 Just for your info, when you delete an answer, it only deletes it to you. The rest of us can still see it with a deleted tag so your not preventing the rest of the specialists from seeing it.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 739 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent April 20, 2005 6:20 p.m. (1 hour and 32 minutes later)
That's fine. I wasn't trying to hide it from you!
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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Sent April 20, 2005 6:23 p.m. (2 minutes and 25 seconds later)
My car doesn't start making the knocking sound until it's at around 3000 RPM not 2000 RPM. It runs fine. It just makes a terrible sound before it shifts gears and right when it starts up. Does that make a difference in the diagnosis?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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Sent April 20, 2005 6:24 p.m. (58 seconds later)
I really can't afford to spend a thousand bucks on a new engine. Is there any alternative?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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April 20, 2005 6:26 p.m. (2 minutes and 14 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
 Only to the degree of damage done. The cure would still be the same but it may be drivable the way it is for longer until it gets worse, if it does. You might try using a heavier oil and some STP oil treatment to prolong it's life a little.  It could suddenly get worse at any time.

Edited by Tech501 on April 20 2005 at 6:28pm
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 739 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent April 20, 2005 6:32 p.m. (5 minutes and 46 seconds later)
Thanks.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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April 20, 2005 6:34 p.m. (2 minutes and 13 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
 If I have answerd your questions sufficiently, please click on the accept button. I will be happy to answer any follow up questions you may have later.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 739 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance

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