2003 Toyota Corolla Engine Damage?

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
183,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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B D COOPER
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My mother in laws car started smoking and overheating so she pulled into a QT and checked the oil level but there wasnt any oil in the engine. so she replaced the engine oil but now when the car is running it sounds like a bunch of aluminum cans are rolling around under her hood. What could this noise be?
Mar 15, 2010 at 8:32 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Bearing, camshaft, or lifter (or all) damage.

Change oil and look for metal in oil.
Mar 16, 2010 at 9:30 AM
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