general98
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '02 XLT
Was driving my 2002 Explorer today, accelerated to change lanes, and as I did so, the engine made a large popping sound and I knew something was really wrong. At first it sounded like I had a flat because of the thump, thump, thump noise. But, the dash lit up (Check Gauge, Service Engine Soon) and I pulled into a gas station parking lot after about 500 yards. Smoke was starting to come from the hood. I cut the engine off and checked under the hood - could not see visible trouble but smoke was coming out. Then, I looked under the car and literally all of the oil had drained out to the pavement. The oil had been changed about 1,500 miles ago so I doubt it was related to the oil change.
I had it towed to my service station and they will probably get to it Monday. Any thoughts on what this could be? Not quite what I had in mind for Christmas....
I had it towed to my service station and they will probably get to it Monday. Any thoughts on what this could be? Not quite what I had in mind for Christmas....