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wrs986 · 07-10-2019, 03:28 AM

I just had my 1999 boxster base in for a repair at a local (Porsche specialist) shop and the mechanic told me I need to replace my engine air-oil separator. I have no leaks on the garage floor and I’ve only seen a puff of smoke a few times at start up. No check engine light and it idles and runs smoothly. 39k miles, I’ve had it for about two months now. He said $1000 to do the work. That seemed high since the part is about $100. I called another shop ( about an hour away) and they said about $400 for the repair. Are there hidden costs or is the local shop just trying to rip me off since I have a 20 year old car? I think I will drive the hour and save $600.

07-10-2019, 03:28 AM	#1
wrs986 Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Kalamazoo Posts: 47	engine air-oil separator (AOS) replacement cost? I just had my 1999 boxster base in for a repair at a local (Porsche specialist) shop and the mechanic told me I need to replace my engine air-oil separator. I have no leaks on the garage floor and I’ve only seen a puff of smoke a few times at start up. No check engine light and it idles and runs smoothly. 39k miles, I’ve had it for about two months now. He said $1000 to do the work. That seemed high since the part is about $100. I called another shop ( about an hour away) and they said about $400 for the repair. Are there hidden costs or is the local shop just trying to rip me off since I have a 20 year old car? I think I will drive the hour and save $600.