99 protege lost all oil

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
179,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CLAIRJUICE
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The oil drain plug came out of my 99 protege while I was on the freeway. I pulled over when the oil light came on. I put in a new plug and refilled the oil. It is running, but it is a little louder and the oil light now comes on the it is idling. So how bad is the damage? I'm guessing the oil pump needs to be replace? Any other likely problems I should expect?
Feb 5, 2011 at 6:52 AM
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FIXITMR
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better look at rod bearings while your in there.
Feb 5, 2011 at 7:50 AM
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might as well check crank bearings too?
Feb 5, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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FIXITMR
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you could try heavier oil if you dont want to mess with it right now?
Feb 5, 2011 at 7:52 AM
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