Is this the end of my engine?
I was driving on the motorway and started to hear a repeated knocking noise from the engine. 10 minutes later the oil light came on, I stopped and checked the oil. It was dry. I added oil to the engine and the noise seemed to get worse as I accelerated?
There is now a knocking noise when the engine runs at idle and it gets worse when I accelerate. Going to mechanic tomorrow, but hoping you guys might have some suggestions?
Knocking, in whatever form, is not good for the engine. I'd suggest your issue is most likely a rod knock, which may be caused by a spun bearing. The reason I suggest this is, when you added oil, it didn't do your engine any good as far as the noise goes. If you continue to run on a spun bearing, the bearing will seize and cause more severe damage to the engine, such as throwing a rod out the side of the block. Yes, would suggest your engine is most likely toast at this point.
