Engine makes a ticking sound after driving with low oil?

2015 KIA SPORTAGE
207,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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REBECCA MCDONALD
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My car just started making a ticking sound, I found low in oil added some to it but making noise still. have i done damage and how bad? The oil light and engine light never came on.
Dec 28, 2023 at 2:33 AM
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It sounds like you may have a valve train issue which can be caused by low oil. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. I don't want you to do unnecessary repairs, but I need to hear the noise to help guide you. In the meantime, can you go over this guide?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises


Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Dec 28, 2023 at 10:53 AM