Q: Engine oil ran extremely low, the oil is now back to the right level but now a clicking noise happens when I press the gas pedal
Engine light came on, finally checked the oil and it seemed as if there was none on the dipstick. Added oil so I can drive it to a shop to get an oil change and the oil is at the right level but now there is a clicking noise when I push on the gas pedal. The car idols but fluctuates when in park. Pull it be the oil pressure line?
My car has 106934 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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