Knocking noise in engine

LA.VERO

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1999 SATURN SL2
4 CYL
MANUAL
216,307 MILES

Car has a knocking sound and gets louder when I step on gas. What could it be and what is the cost to repair it? Is it worth fixing? Please help.
It was low on oil when knocking started. But I added four quarts. Now it is not as loud but still knocks.

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SATURNTECH9

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If you had to add four quarts of oil to the engine then there was no oil in the engine. It sounds like you most likely spun a rod bearing. Your best bet for repair would be a used engine. Let me get you a guide to help you along.

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Friday, May 4th, 2018 AT 8:11 AM

SATURNTECH9

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/rattle-noise

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Friday, May 4th, 2018 AT 8:15 AM

SATURNTECH9

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Let me know what you find. I would say a rod knock.

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Friday, May 4th, 2018 AT 8:15 AM

LA.VERO

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Thank you and around how much would engine swap cost?

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Friday, May 4th, 2018 AT 3:31 PM

KEN L

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Hello,

Can you check to see if you have a loose spark plug? That is what it sounds like to me.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken