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If you have a thrown rod, you will have a loud rhythmic banging noise that changes frequency with the engine RPM speed. The sound will be quite like the sound when banging two hammers together. You will also have extremely low or no oil pressure.

If the engine is not stopped immediately, the problem can quickly progress to the point where the piston rod can break and leave the engine. The is the final definition of a "thrown rod"; your engine was tired of it sitting on the couch all day and threw it out with the trash ... along with other misc. parts (pistion, side of block, oil pan, etc.).

A thrown rod is a serious condition that, if the car is not shutdown quickly, can lead to a dangerous situation on the road. Remember all that oil in your engine (4+ quarts)? If the engine throws the rod, it will dump it all over the road leaving a very slick streak to where your car comes to a stop. One gallon of oil can spread to cover an incredible amount of tarmac.

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