My 2003 L200 saturn is knocking really loud and it died on me at a stoplight.I just found out it was 4 qts low on oil and the light never came.It also smells like gas and it hesitates to start
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Does it knock when you run the engine now? If so Sounds like new engine time. Loud knocking like a hammer banging on cook pan is could be a rod bearing gave out. My advice is check around and avoid the chain auto repairers. Find a good local ASE certified auto mechanic and check the better business bureau.
You might have destroyed the engine. Id have someone look at it to determine if it's salvagable. A compression test may help, but if your bearings are worn out, your oil pressure will be low.