2001 Chevy Malibu Major oil loss

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KENTHEVET
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What causes a large loss of oil from the front of the 2001 Chevy Malibu 6cyl. after starting and hearing some ticking and knocking before turning off engine?
Aug 22, 2010 at 5:44 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Make sure oil filter is tight and oil pan bolt, if either is loose it would cause a major loss of oil.
Aug 22, 2010 at 8:31 AM
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