Estimate to Replace My Engine

A junk yard engine will run between $800-$1100 depending on the junkyard and the mileage on the engine. New will probably $1800- $2000. If the engine wasn't knocking loud I think it will be ok. You didn't really drive it very far. If I were you, I would get the leak fixed,http://www.qualityusedengines.com/? utm_source=GQDTM&utm_medium=PPC&utm_content=AC1&utm_ca mpaign=QUE&matchtype=p&network=g&kw=engine%20for%20sale&a d=32265790968&sitetarget=&adposition=1t2&mobile= put a heavy oil in it, and see if it runs quiet. Then drive it to the nearest dealership and trade it in if you're worried about damage in the future. Here's a link if you want to find an engine:

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I had something similar happen to my car. I was on my way to work, it was -5 outside and 5am in the morning.. So my oil light comes on about 4 miles from work, I decided to take the chance and finish the drive because it was cold dark and I was on a back road. After work one of the guys took me to the local auto parts store and we bought a couple quarts of oil. We put it in after verifying that the dipstick was dry.I started the car while he watched and we were able to see it pumping out of the top of the oil cooler which was good news because then I knew it wasn't the oil pump Towed it to a garage that I use,, not vw..but got the seal for the oil cooler replaced for about 150 bucks, I told him to go ahead and replace the oil sensor that is located on the right side of the block since it is a cheap part with minimum labor. When the job was done the oil light was still on and the mechanic told me that I most likely did some damage to the engine. Took it to one of those garages again not vw, but the mechanic specialized in VW engines. After 15 minutes he had determined that the switch which was purchased from Auto zone was faulty, he put in a used one that he had laying on a shelf and the light went off. Just saying, the next time you out a quart of oil in, have someone start the car and find where it is leaking. Oh, and good luck. I have had several little issues with mine, but it has 170,000 on it and still runs real good plus it is fun to drive and will fit in the smallest parking space

Thanks a lot! I have 132K on mine and I want to keep it a little longer before it gives out on me.

Reelin68 if fixing the oil seal on this thing doesn't work, I think I'll go your route next. Thanks for the info. It sucks that the engine cost is almost more than the car itself!