2005 engine light, deceleration, and stopped

My 2005 car is on the back of a tow truck. Background- I just got an oil change and tires rotated Thursday. No problems. This evening after driving about 12 miles, the tri engine light came on. I tried to get 1/2 mile to the gas station, but the car decelerated and stopped. I have anout 142 k miles on it. Everything was closed tonight so the driver will deliver the car to the dealer in the morning. I am new to this area and I have little confidence in the work at the dealership. I think they overcharged me for the last work.

My question- what might be the problem and what questions should I have for the dealer? Any idea of how much a repair might cost?

 

Thank you, JC. I like having some clue of what the reasonable problems might be before the discussions begin. I will post back with an update that might help someone else.

 

The problem seems to have been an obstruction in the fuel rail. That set me back $200 for about 2.5 hours of diagnostic time. They siuggested that I use better fuel; which I feel I have been doing.

 

I am with you on that. I am very skeptical - but- the car is fine now, and your lawnmower too, it seems.

 

It is all too weird. The car just locked down say within 3 min of flashing lights. And I am careful where I buy gas. Anyway, I took my receipt to the company and filed a request for them to pay the bill. That likely will not happen, but I just needed to do that.

Yes, I will keep the receipt. Thanks. While they had it they asked to change out the original spark plugs and I agreed. I almost wish I had kept them.

 

Well it seems that my fuel should have been drained and replaced as well if that is truly the problem.

 

They replaced the coolant pump about 6 months ago.

 

Hmmmmm- I don't think so. I guess spark plugs would have been changed out then? Well I guess they served me well. I am surprised my dealer did not pull my coattail on that one. I will look at my records.