I was driving my EX last night and my engine started a loud ticking noise. Before this happened, I noticed my oil light coming on when I would take corners. It would only tick when it would go 3k+ RPMs and it is louder than my engine. So I went home, let the engine settle down and the next morning I got up and checked the oil, the stick was bone dry. So I put two quarts of 5w-30 Valvoline. I drove it a couple of miles and the ticking got softer but its still there. I am do for a new oil change its been about 3k miles since the last one.

Can anyone help me??