2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sound coming from engine

2001 ISUZU RODEO
114,000 MILES
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DDJURIC
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As I was coming back from a trip I noticed a sound coming from my car. It was a clicking sound, sounds kind of like when people put playing cards by the wheel of their bicycle. I was almost home so I kept driving and then the car turned off. I was able to turn it on and just barely made it back (where it turned off again). I waited a little and checked the oil, there was no oil. The last time I had an oil change was about 4,000 miles ago (late July). I poured in oil and the sound is still there, it speeds up as I rev the engine. The oil now seems to be leaking out of the exhaust pipe, I also think I poured too much oil because when I pull out the stick to check the oil it is well above the two dot range. I really do not know what to do, I don't have the money to just simply go anywhere, I don't have any trusted mechanics in the area which worries me, and I don't want to mess up the car even more by driving it to the mechanic.

Thank you very much for your time.
Oct 16, 2013 at 3:28 PM
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HMAC300
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being low on oil it cold be anything have it checked out locally it may be ahead gasket bad
Oct 17, 2013 at 6:43 AM
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DDJURIC
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Do you think it is ok to drive it to a mechanic or will I have to get it towed?
Nov 6, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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HMAC300
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at least fill the oil to proper level and if mechanic is within 5 miles any damage that has been done won't get much worse.
Nov 6, 2013 at 3:15 PM