Red Lightning bolt and engine knock

2006 CHRYSLER 300
175,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AEALEY89
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I had my oil changed before traveling from North Carolina to Florida. Car made it to Florida without issues. The next day I was driving and the red lightning bolt appeared on dash and car died soon as I pulled over. Let car sit for a few minutes trying to read up on the issue in manual and attempted to crank car. Upon cranking car it began making a hard knocking sound and would not turn over. I also smelt exhaust fumes in the cabin, so I replaced the EGR valve thinking that would fix it but it did not. What could be the problem?
Jul 23, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Did you check the oil level?

Can you post a video of the noise while cranking?

Roy
Jul 23, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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AEALEY89
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I will be back in Florida this Friday so I will post the video then. but, yes I did check the oil level and it was fine, had just changed the oil before I made the trip to Florida.
Jul 23, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Sounds like a plan.

Roy
Jul 23, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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AEALEY89
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Here’s a video of the car now, it sounds a lot better than it originally sounded before.
Jul 29, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Thanks. You have major engine damage. It sounds like it needs an engine.

Something failed in the engine internally.

Roy
Jul 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM