Estimate to Replace My Engine
I have a 2001 VW Cabrio GLS. I had my oil changed in April 2013 and didn't drive my
car again until September 2013 of this year due to a relocation (it was stored in a
covered garage). Since September, I've driven no more than 10 miles over the weekend
if at all as I use other forms of transportation.
Last week (January 2014) my oil light came on. I drove 2 blocks to a spot where I could
park and checked the oil. It looked as if it was bone dry. I filled the car with a 1 qt. of oil
and left it for a while. When I came back to try to drive it home, the oil light went out
and then came on again about 3 blocks away. I pulled to an Autozone and got 2 more
quarts and filled it to the correct line. 2 blocks later, the light comes on again and then
I'm close to home and decide to leave the car, but it began to sound like fluttering under
the hood. After researching, I realized that I may have to replace the engine and could
have had an oil leak this entire time due to a seal not being placed correctly.
My question is how much is the cost to replace the engine. I don't think driving the car
to different mechanics to figure it out would be a good idea. I'd like to get an idea of a
price range so I can decide if I should buy a new car or just get this one fixed.