2004 Mazda 3 Check Engine/Oil

2004 MAZDA 3
180,000 MILES
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I had a service done at Mazda in mid January 2013. In February 2013 my check engine light came on and remained on. I took it to a mechanic who scanned the ECU and advised this could be the o2 sensor at the front of the car, I had this changed and not even two weeks later the check engine light came back on. The mechanic scanned it again and thinks i need to change my CAT converter. Yesterday morning i noticed the car struggled to start and then again this morning but i thought it was because it is cold. This morning i was driving to work, not even a km up the road, a loud rattling sound came from the engine, then the oil light came on, i immediately pulled over, the sound got louder as i put the car in park. There was also a whistling sound and probably metal banging together. I am unsure what the problem may be. The car has not felt abnormal over he past few days. I recently has a service done 2/3 weeks ago.
Aug 12, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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Since the oil pressure warning light turned on, you should be checking the oil level. This light is not good news if I must say.
Aug 13, 2013 at 12:07 AM
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The oil appears to have be drained out after the bang sound which therefore left a puddle of oil under the car. There is major rattling. Could be an engine/transmission problem or possibly pistons.
Aug 13, 2013 at 3:34 PM
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Check under vehicle. If the oil sump is damaged, that most probably means you have a broken connecting rod and the engine is extensively damaged.
Aug 14, 2013 at 1:19 AM