Need Mechaninc in Houston - Check Engine Light

[JFP in PA]

They are pesky little vermin.............

[VBM]

I was google searching potential check engine light issues on my 98 Boxster and came across this forum (the convo about Eurocar-Werk is what caught my eye). Figured I'd throw in my two cents about the place.

I started using Euro for my oil changes in 2009, and they knock those out in about an hour (for around $150). The staff is very friendly, the mechanics competent, and they've got a waiting room with internet/tv if you aren't the drop-and-leave type. Haven't had any issues with them so far.

I've been hesitant to use them for full maintenance/repairs (I've gotten use to throwing cash at the dealership), but I think I'm going to bite the bullet and see how good Euro is at spotting issues and pricing the repair of those issues regarding this check engine light I have now.

[Surfncpa]

The wait has been agonizing. The parts they ordered finally came in yesterday. I know the holiday didn't help but I didn't expect 7 or 8 working days just for the parts to arrive. Maybe that is typical, I don't know. Eurocar says they will need most or all of next week to do the work. I'm not upset at Eurocar. I think they are doing the best they can, I just really miss my Boxster. I'm not looking forward to driving the rental car for another week.

[Surfncpa]

I finally got my Boxster back. It is going to need to go back to the shop but I'll post about that later.

In my morning brain fog today I put in 8 gallons of regular unleaded (87). I realized my mistake before finishing the fillup and added 2 gallons of premium (93). Should I go get it drained or just drive it? Is there an additive that can add octane to get me through this tank of gas?

[Surfncpa]

Non expert advice I find says to put in the octane booster and put in more 93 octane gas at half a tank. Guess I will go with that.

[extanker]

just drive it out,try not to lug the motor