toyota avensis D4D very loud

2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS
105 MILES
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DMAC22
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ever since i got a jump start on my car it started getting loud and rattely when just started until it warmed up then black smoke started coming out when accelerating and was louder until it warmed up the engine management light came on a few days ago and now its loud all the time and i think its got heavy on the oil too i filled it half way between the max and min 2 months ago now its at min again the noise is coming from the engine any advise on what this is would be great dont have the money at the moment to get it to a machnic and would like an idea wat could be wrong with it before and how much it will cost before i leave it in
Aug 12, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You need to retrieve the trouble code to find out what is wrong
Aug 13, 2013 at 6:37 AM
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DMAC22
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i got it put trough the computer today the smoke was because of the egr valve needed cleaned but the engine is stil loud he said it will need a service wil a service help the noise?
Aug 16, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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It would depend on what is causing the noise and if it is lubrication related and oil is due for change, it should be done and might help.
Aug 16, 2013 at 11:05 PM
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