Engine rattle/knocking noise

2006 PONTIAC G6
18,000 MILES • 3.9L • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN JIMENEZ
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tThe car was working fine then out of nowhere it started to smoke as if was overheating. I turned the car off and when I turned it back on there was a rattling or knocking noise.
Dec 28, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Sounds as if the engine has failed with a main or big end bearing running dry, check oil level and oil pressure with a mechanical gauge, but often when the knock starts the damage has been done, you may be up for a replacement engine, but do the checks first just to be sure what you are facing.
Dec 30, 2017 at 4:39 AM
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