Q: Heard knocks was out of oil.

asked by on June 13, 2017

So I had my clutch replaced... going into 2 weeks I hear some knocks when I start the car, was out of oil. I have oil now, it doesn't knock and sounds normal when I start... but I feel like I hear squeaks when pass by parked cars and things like that... what can it be? I didn't hear anything like that before, the check engine light isn't on either .. doesn't make any noice when still or in neutral.... plz help don't want anything to happen to my car

My car has 135000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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