2005 Hyundai Accent Engine stooped - no oil (duh!)

KIM95472

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2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
70,000 MILES

My car shuddered and cut out after running perfectly. I restarted it to get it off the road and it cut out again very quickly. After inspecting everything it had no engine oil. I tried to put new oil in and it all pours in a steady run out the bottom of the engine somewhere and it has never restarted - it just makes a solid "clunk" sound even though the battery is fully charged. I had an oil change a month ago and the car has only ever needed topping up once or twice in the 5 years I have owned it. What could have happened? Is this some sort of wear and tear thing or could it have been the Oil Change Comapany's doing? Should I get an mechanic to look at it before approaching the company?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 AT 11:49 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

The engine has seized due to the lack of oil, now if the sump plug is missing it may have been left loose by the oil change company, but you will have a time trying to prove it, if the plug is fitted and there is a hole in the sump, you may have just spun a bearing and thrown a rod, you should get this inspected by a mechanic first.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 12:14 AM

KIM95472

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Hi and thank you for that awesome and quick response! OK, so I had my car towed to a very reputable repair shop and they confirmed that my oil plug was missing and they told me it all pointed to the oil change I had done about 7 weeks back. I contacted the Oil Change Company (will mention the name later) and they are going to send out an investigator tomorrow. I will post the result as soon as I have something to tell you. You rock! And thank you again!

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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 10:11 PM

MHPAUTOS

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OK, I hope that the investigation is in your flavor, let me know how it pans out.

Thank you for using 2carpros,

Your feed back is always welcome.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Thursday, January 21st, 2010 AT 6:36 AM

KIM95472

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Hi Mark,

Well the Oil Change Company (and I will mention the name once all is complete) have agreed to replace my engine and are paying for a rental car. No questions asked. It just goes to show that there are some companies out there that have real integrity!

Kim