2000 Ford Windstar

2000 FORD WINDSTAR
136,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SINAMARTINEZ
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the oil went completely dry in my van.there is a thunderous knocking and odar.Can the engine be repaired?
May 20, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Lack of oil for even two seconds is destructive to an engine. Without the oil to separate the parts, they begin to touch each other and metal-to-metal contact occurs at high speed. Without oil, an engine can destroy itself in a matter of seconds. I would seriously look for another motor or vehicle and ALWAYS keep an eye on oil level.
May 20, 2010 at 9:40 AM
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