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Red Lightning Bolt and engine knock

Tiny
AEALEY89
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  • 2006 CHRYSLER 300
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
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?
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 AT 8:03 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Did you check the oil level?

Can you post a video of the noise while cranking?

Roy
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 AT 10:22 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 AT 10:51 AM
Tiny
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Sounds like a plan.

Roy
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 AT 10:58 AM
Tiny
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Here’s a video of the car now, it sounds a lot better than it originally sounded before.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. You have major engine damage. It sounds like it needs an engine.

Something failed in the engine internally.

Roy
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 3:30 PM

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