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Thanks. What is really annoying about this is this is the second time this kind of thing has happened. Back in January he hit one of those small round metal utility hole covers that had popped out into the road. He didn't see it until it was too late to avoid. It cracked the oil pan and lost oil. Luckily the engine didn't seize. Repair cost $500. Both tow truck driver and repair shop owner said this is a common problem with VW Jettas because they are low to the ground and use an Aluminum oil pan that is easily broken (curbs, speed bumps, ice, rocks, etc.) so they are always replacing them and, in some cases, dealing with a seized engine due to the sudden loss of all the oil. Of course, it doesn't help that the driver, my son, didn't stop the engine immediately!!!!!
Even the day after, the engine absolutely refused to turn over. All you could hear was the starter motor solenoid clicking. As much as hate to admit it (he is my son and I love him) the car was driven for probably about a half-mile or a mile with little or no oil. By the time he called me for help it was too late, the engine had quit and wouldn't restart. It wouldn't even turn over.
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