I don't get it. My 89 Lincoln Continental seems to be burning oil, or losing oil, or something to that affect, because my digital gauge keeps showing that it's low. Yet, when I check the dip stick, it says it's normal. But at the same time, it died on me last night on the freeway, after the enging made a gurgling sound for awhile, and then there was a loud knock from somewhere within the engine. I pulled off the road, and checked the the oil again. Once again the deepstick showed that it had enough, but the guauge inside the car reads it as danerously low, AND there was smoke coming out of the inside when I took the cap off. Well, as I'm typing this it is now sitting in a parking stall in my apartment complex, and I can't do a thing with it. The engine barely cranks. Could I have burnt up the engine? Any information you blokes could give would be much appreciated, and please respond quickly. This is my only work transportation car, and I earn minimum wage.
Thanks in advance,
Travis