2002 Dodge Intrepid oil light came one then engine stalled

ERICLLLL

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2002 DODGE INTREPID
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
89,000 MILES

Hi im eric I have a question, my oil light was comin on when I came to a stop and it did every so often it was doin this for about a month then I was drivin down the interstate and my oil light came on and my oil gauge was droppin slowly and makin a weird noise then the car stalled it wouldnt start back up for a day and then it did and few minutes after it was running it started knocking do u think it could be the oil pump or just the screen clogged?Ive drained the oil and then it was knockin worst

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 9:09 PM

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BMRFIXIT

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Running the engine with no oil pressure will for sure damage it
I would suspect an internal engine failure
more than oil pump or screen

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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 9:16 PM

ERICLLLL

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So if thats the case would I have to replace the engine or what should I just get rid of the car I did pay like 4500 for this car and I only had it a year running and a year thats just been sittin in my yard with slap full tank of gas sorry for botherin thanks you for replying so quickly I appreciate any replys

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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 9:22 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Should have it checked at a local shop
I would go for another engine
unless you are ready for another car then this is the time make your move
good luck

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Saturday, January 30th, 2010 AT 8:57 PM