Overheated to 250, died on side of highway, left stranded

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Originally Posted by stephen wilson

Yeah, I hate to say it, but you and your mechanic made some bad decisions. You shouldn't continue to drive a car that is running hot, especially a Boxster.

I learned the hard way years ago. I had a coolant hose leak on an Acura, and thought I could drive it 1 mile to get home. That 1 mile lead to a blown head gasket.

If it was losing coolant i would love to know where it went because it wasn't under the vehicle....?

Full coolant Tuesday morning. Drove.... about 50 miles total, never saw coolant leaking at any time, even after sitting in garage overnight

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Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

If it was losing coolant i would love to know where it went because it wasn't under the vehicle....?

Full coolant Tuesday morning. Drove.... about 50 miles total, never saw coolant leaking at any time, even after sitting in garage overnight

Three possible places coolant can go:
1. Floor of the garage- simple leak
2. Crankcase- Coolant/oil intermix
3. Combustion chamber (white smoke out the tailpipe)

My guess from your comments so far... cracked head due to overheat/failed waterpump. Sorry.