Drive Boxster back from Ohio?

[NomadicRiley]

Update - shipped car w/ Reliable Carriers and it arrived today.

First impressions

Shipping - Reliable did an amazing job. I placed order last Wed. and the car arrived today, driver (Robert) was extremely helpful and professional, couldn't have been happier with their service.

Boxster - This is my first Porsche - have only driven it about 10 miles so far due to family commitments this evening, but the car is an absolute blast. I'm coming from an RX-8 and the Boxster S has so much more power and a completely different steering feel as well as it sits so much lower to the ground. Still trying to get all the adjustments right to get 100% comfortable.

One question - was testing out the brakes and under heavy braking "check coolant" light came on then went away about 45 seconds later. I assume that's not normal?

[schnellman]

You're right, coming on during hard braking is not normal. With two years of ownership I have found the oil and coolant levels to be very, very finicky. A teaspoon too much of antifreeze will mean it's too high when up to operating temperature. A teaspoon too little and the warning light will come on when it's cool. The same with the oil level indicator. It's a matter of very, very small changes until you get it just right.
p.s. We have a foot of snow in this part of Ohio this morning. Wish I were back with the family in Austin.

[husker boxster]

Now for your 1st lesson in Porsche maintenance. Whenever a fluid is low, be sure to put the proper replacement in. Many of the fluids are high performance or synthetic and generally not your garden variety type. Always be sure to use the proper fluid. Putting in the wrong type can become a very expensive mistake.

Antifreeze is no exception. Porsche's require a phosphate-free antifreeze. Your garden variety brands contain phosphates and if you add it to a system that requires phosphate-free antifreeze you'll generate a nice gell in your system that will halt any flow. Many European cars, not just Porsches, require phosphate-free anitfreeze.

There are many phosphate-free brands available, including a very spendy Porsche brand. I use Haveline Extended Life (Dex-Cool) antifreeze, which is available at many parts stores.