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My car shut down twcie before i checked the oil and there...


My car shut down twcie before i checked the oil and there was no oil and there was sludge remains. Mechanic's Assistant: When was your last oil change? I have 26 miles. Never changed the oil . 2018 Hyundai. Now when i ch...

My car shut down twcie before i checked the oil and there was no oil and there was sludge remains. Mechanic's Assistant: When was your last oil change? I have 26 miles. Never changed the oil . 2018 Hyundai. Now when i changed the oil and filter the car drives. But i am not sure if I should continue driving? Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model of your '18 Hyundai? Elantra se Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Elantra SE yourself? What have you tried so far? Changed the oil and filter. And now when i drive sounds ok Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Thats all. I would just appreciate an advice if I should continue driving now when the oil and filter is changed

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9786;️ Anyhow you saw my questions. Right?
Automotive Expert
From what you describe, and it being low on oil, even after the oil change you should not drive it. The engine sounds like it may be at risk of having a catastrophic failure. If that happens when driving it may not be a good scenario.

even if the car drives now I should not continue using the car?Should i take the car to mechanic who can examine the engine?
Automotive Expert
Correct. If you do not want to risk major engine failure. And possibly more aggrevation. Yes I would have someone check the engine to make sure it was not damaged from low oil. And to check why the oil was low. Is the engine burning it, or is it leaking, etc...

Thank you �� The oil was low because after 26 mil I didn't change ��
Automotive Expert
Yeah. The recommended is every 5000 miles. You are welcome. If you end up needing some more info you can come back here and let me know. Thank you.

I appreciate ��
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Your welcome.

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