Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

possible, how many miles on her? hopefully not a blown head gasket

 

Note how much oil it takes to fill it up Don't overfill it should be around 2 quarts 2.3 2.4 q something like that?

 

you have to do a leakdown test. might as well fill the oil, clean the egr circuit and see how it goes.

of course, you'll need to watch the oil level closely to determine what's happening

 

Yes.......NO.......and yes.
One of those other lights probably was low oil pressure.
I am somewhat surprised that it didn't also say "Stop car immediately".

Oil is REALLY important. And with a vehicle that old it should be checked OFTEN.

I suggest that NOW is the time to trade it in.......before any damage that was caused gets worse.
Assuming that filling with oil gets it back to "normal" for a while.
And if it doesn't, your search for a trade should be URGENT.

P.S. Older engines use some oil; some more than others.
At this point the reason really doesn't make much difference.

 

Yep, always thought the dip stick was not an accurate measuring tool myself

 

I'm just wondering how much oily takes when he tops it all which I thought is what he said he was going to do. Usually when this happens to my '09 because of just having too much fun the triangle comes on problems displayed on the center display I checked the oil it's just touching the bottom of the stick I put in about 2.2 quarts done and then about 2 weeks after that it's oil change time anyway. Cheap oil cheap filter 300 plus K.

 

Sounds like head gasket.

What’s the miles? Engine coolant level stable? Ever cleaned the EGR components and intake manifold?

 

Over filling worse than under filing. Maybe you're consuming it enough that it'll be gone by the time one or two starts .

 

Try bg hybrid repair kit. It eliminates oil consumption

 

If the head gasket is failing, I’d deal with that first. Diagnosis entails boroscope inspection of cylinders with cooling system pressurized, looking for coolant tests getting past the gasket into cylinder, and general condition inspection. Also leak down test is good: pressurize cylinders with special gauge set, see how it holds, and where it leaks.

Too: is engine coolant level in the reservoir holding steady? That’s a good sign.

Next priority would be cleaning EGR and intake. First cleaning should be at least by 100k, then say every 50k thereafter. Anyway, sooner the better.

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Based on your video, you have something broken in the engine. Best case might be timing chain guides, medium case would be a head gasket, causing misfires and worst case would be a bent connecting rod trying to escape from the block.

You clearly have excessive oil consumption which is a rather common problem on these engines because of flawed piston rings from the factory. That alone is reason enough to consider a new engine.

I usually don't agree with Sammy on anything and I am certainly not as paranoid as that guy, but this time I would agree the engine is about ready to cost you plenty or the car will be headed to the sslvage yard.

Given that you are in the Bay Area, I would take it to Gasket Masters and have them check it out.

 

Replacing the 12v auxiliary battery probably just reset/cleared the codes, temporarily.

Sounds like you have a serious engine problem. Running with little to no oil, you're lucky your engine stayed in one piece (still may not be though) and didn't actually seize up or throw a piston rod out of the side of your engine block or crankcase.

I'd bet this engine is toast.

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$4k to $7k for a quality rebuilt engine or a crapshoot used replacement. No correlation with price. Depends on your shopping and you understanding different shops make your money go further. Spend a couple of hours and go where I suggested. Going to the dealer or the closest good ol' boy will cost you money or quality. It is possible to get quality at a low price.