I wish i would hae check the oil level after they chaged it. Its very possible that they only put that much in. Half way between high and low probably sounds like the perfect level to some.

 

Sounds about right...most places don't check the the oil right after a change. They dump the old oil, change the filter and then fill it up and call it a day. Doing it that way doesn't account for the ammount of oil the filter holds, which is about half-quart...so being half-way on the dipstick doesn't suprize me.

 

Sorry to say but I think it is probably your no. 4 rod bearing. This is very common for pre-02 model cars. When you tear it apart you will probably find the No. 4 cylinder scored also.

Single hole banjo, (oil bolt), coupled with maybe running low on oil.

Put a big screw drive to you ear and touch the tip to the motor in various places to locate noise. If you can go by Harbor Freight tools they have a sale on mechanics stethoscope. Ticking in the bottom of the motor that varies with engine speed is probably your bearing.

 

Hmm, that sucks. Ill check it when I get off work. I really want to check my warranty to see if its something that will be replaced. I really hope so if thats the problem.

 

Oh, also checked the Oil level, it is actually at Full. I must have missed it before, but I used some paper this time(although I can see it a little better now, instead of the new oil).