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Just wondering what this might be and if my 5 year 100,000 mile Powertrain Warranty will cover it or not. I was driving my car and all of a sudden it felt and sounded like something "popped" or "thumped" under the hood, and a few seconds later my RPM gauge went to 0, my battery, engine, and oil lights came on, and my steering started locking up. So I pulled over and got out, and noticed it was smoking. Any idea what it would be?
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Catastrophic engine failure.. Hole in the *side of engine 'block* usually is result of broken connecting rod... Cause to be determined by qualified mechanic after hands-on inspection and diagnosis... It won't be difficult to figure it out!... 'Good luck' with the warranty thing!
and pushrod is 100% dead on! what size engine is in it? 2.4L or 3.6L? maybe this will help you if it applies??...NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recalls Recall Number: 13V552000Recall Date: 11/06/2013 Component: ENGINE Problem Summary: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (CHRYSLER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 DODGE AVENGER AND CHRYSLER 200, AND MODEL YEAR 2014 JEEP COMPASS AND PATRIOT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINES. DUE TO ABRASIVE DEBRIS IN THE BALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS, THESE ENGINES MAY HAVE A LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL OR ENGINE FAILURE. Consequence: IF THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. What Owners Should Do: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE BALANCE SHAFT MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2013. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-247-9753. CHRYSLER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS N52.