My ran out of oil and cut off while I was driving. I put ...
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Mechanic01
232 days ago
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Sounds like the motor is trashed, you want to do some basic health checks now, first drain the oil and check for debris, if there is metal you know you did some damage and it needs to be rebuilt, if not you will need to do a compression test and if thats ok locate the source of the noise.
Customer
232 days ago
Okay is the oil I just put in it ok to reuse or do I need to get more oil. I put oil in it about 2 hours ago
Mechanic01
232 days ago
depends if there is metal in it, if its full of metal you need a new engine
Customer
232 days ago
Okay. And the compression test I can do it myself.
Mechanic01
232 days ago
yes you will just need the tools, you can buy or rent from autozone
Customer
232 days ago
Okay. Thank you
Mechanic01
232 days ago
your welcome
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