Wife ran car out of oil, now knocking, check engine light is on

Tiny
MICHAEL.RAETHER
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  • 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 58,000 MILES
Driving home last night. Getting off the exit, the car lost a lot of power. Check engine light came on, and I immediately noticed the knocking. Checked oil and it was bone dry. Put in 4.5 quarts to bring it to full, but still knocking badly and check engine light staying on. Checked codes, P0326, P0301, P0014, and P0011. Not sure where to start, but it really sounds like something is bent or broken in there. Thoughts?
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 11:21 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2carpros. Com.

If you are hearing a knocking sound, most likely damage has been done to one of the main or connecting rod bearings. Also, camshaft bearings could have been damaged.

Truthfully, I feel first you need to determine if the noise is in the upper or lower portion of the engine. Then it will be time to take it apart to see exactly where the damage has occurred.

The P0011 deals with the constantly variable valve timing phaser. This component
controlls the amount and direction of oil delivered to cam phaser by an oil valve which is connected to a solenoid.

The P0014 indicates the phaser is slow to respond.

The P0326 indicates a knock sensor error. This is tied in the timing errors and how the vehicle was running

A P0301 is a cylinder 1 misfire which could have been caused by timing or a number of other things.

Let me know if you determine the noise to be from the top of the engine.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
MICHAEL.RAETHER
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Right on, thanks so much. I need to get into it and look a little deeper and will let you know. Thanks so much for your response!
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 AT 5:24 AM
Tiny
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You're very welcome, Michael. I have to be honest. I don't have a good feeling with this one, but we may get lucky.

I'll watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 AT 6:36 PM

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