engine knock

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE
160,000 MILES
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C_CATRON
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my oil light is on, my check engine light is flashing, the motor is knocking and it is surging or jolting real bad and doesn't want to stay running very well. what happened? I drove it to work and back and it was just fine.
Aug 20, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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HMAC300
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check your oil level and it kinda sound like from your description the motor has a rod bearing knock. check oii pressure manually with a gauge.
Aug 20, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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C_CATRON
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It sounds more like lifters knocking. I don't have a gage to check it with.
Aug 20, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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liftersdont knock check your oil immediately they clack
Aug 20, 2013 at 3:35 PM
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C_CATRON
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I checked the oil and only reads 1/2 a quart low.
Aug 20, 2013 at 3:48 PM
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sounds like the motor is toast then
Aug 20, 2013 at 3:56 PM