VW Polo 1.4 2001: Oil Leak on Engine, Oil Light Blinking 3x, Cold Weather -16 Degrees - Causes?

Hello. Today, February 26, in cold weather - 16 degrees, after traveling about 1 km, the oil light came on, I blinked 3 times, I thought the car was going crazy from cold, I drove another 500 m and the same again with the fact that the engine turned off. I pulled aside, raised the hood and checked, and all the oil on the engine (as if it would splash while driving). Drought on the dipstick. Of course, I didn't start the car anymore. Does anyone know if this could be a serious matter, or maybe some oil pan etc? In the evening I will call a tow truck and take him to a mechanic, but now maybe someone has an idea what would be the reason? Please help.

Unfortunately, I don't have good news for you, you've probably stopped the engine.
These engines do not like to use them at low temperatures on short routes (anyway except all air-cooled).
The culprit is water from flue gases (this is not about the gasket under the head), the water condenses and creates something like oil with oil.
This liniment clogs up everything you can and the rest of the oil leaks through every hole (thanks to the pressure in the crankcase).
And if you don't have enough, instead of oil in the oil pan, the ice rink.
In my opinion, look for another engine if you care about time, because this one should be taken apart to find out what needs to be replaced (bearings, shaft, rollers, tappets, oil pump, rings, pistons and a few other things along the way).
And finally, this remark for the winter for everyone "we are pounding cigarettes from the shoe."

Let it not be what you write ... It's a pity this engine because it has only been driven 110,000 I called the mechanic, I presented him with the situation, he claims that he has pneumothorax. I did not go for cigarettes but to work unfortunately ... Thanks for the answer.

What is the possible cost of replacing this pneumothorax? Is it cleaning? Are you orientated

Emphysema is not a problem in this case.
The problem is the lack of oil.

I was sold to a mechanic yesterday evening. He is to see him this afternoon and let me know what and how.

mn997 wrote:

the engine shut down in time

It did not turn off, just blocked the shaft on the main shells. This is not a modern excavator etc. that lack of oil or coolant will turn off the engine.

Car for pickup. This frozen emphysema turned out to be. cost PLN 300 Thanks for the help!