Engine Started Making Noise While Driving

Tiny
PROSWERVEZ
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  • 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
I was driving my car today and I noticed a light that said "O/D OFF". I didn't know what this meant so I told myself I'd look it up once I got back home. As I continued driving throughout the day, I noticed my oil light began turning on and off periodically before staying on permanently. Shortly after that I noticed my check engine light came on.

Now on my way home, I decided to take the highway, this is where the big problem began. As I neared my home I began hearing the engine give off a fast "clicking" sound(mind you i'm going about 50-60 mph). This sound got faster and faster as I pressed the gas pedal so I tried to ease off of it. And then I decided to go faster so I could get home before the car suddenly stopped working. Once I did this the "clicking" got really fast to a climax point and then the car jerked. I noticed that the car wasn't accelerating as I gave it gas and then the car slowly came to a full stop where I became stuck.

I tried starting the car again but it just did a fast clicking noise. What do you think could be the problem and what's the estimated cost to repair?
Thursday, April 7th, 2016 AT 9:45 PM

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Tiny
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  • MECHANIC
  • 33,910 POSTS
Wow. The "Oil" light means stop the engine immediately to prevent major engine damage. Time to start looking for a different car, I'm afraid. Ten seconds without oil pressure is enough to do serious damage. Forcing it to keep going is the last thing to do.
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Thursday, April 7th, 2016 AT 9:49 PM

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