Q: Engine Issue
I have Toyota Camry 2004 I started to hear a ticking noise coming from the motor it overheated and I didn't want to drive it anymore until a Macanic saw it he came and told its my engine he noticed it had metal shaving in the motor oil which I was upset since I had the engine rebuilt a year ago is my car done
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