Last night my Mazada 6 4 Cyl started making a ticking/knocking noise every time I hit the gas. I pulled over and checked the oil and it was bone dry. I am just under 1,000 miles overdue for my next oil change. I put in two quarts of oil and ran the engine for about 15 seconds and checked my dip stick again. I could see the oil I had put in. I drove around the parking lot to see if the noise would stop and it got a lot quieter. I decided to drive home (about 15 miles) and it was sporadically louder and softer as I drove. For a few miles it didn't make any noise at all. I checked on it again this morning and it is still making the ticking noise. I checked the belts and tensioners and they seem to be fine. I cannot move them, there is no rust, and the belts look fine. None of my dash lights are on.
Nov 2, 2015 at 10:54 AM
