Notes on Boxster Oil Change

[1racejunky]

Here is an update on my 01 Boxster 2.7 oil change experience. I'm hoping this will answer some questions. I have to say the Pelican Parts send me the right parts, the first time and FAST. Oil filter wrench / oil plug / crush washer

First, don't waste you time getting an oil filter cartridge and filter wrench from one of the chain parts stores! If the filter is made in China, eg STP, you will have problems fitting it around the oil pipe. Also that type of filter has a larger top and bottom rim reducing the space between the filter housing and the cartridge by a significant amount. That means possible reduction of oil flow through the filter.
I went to three different part stores using a total of 8 different filter end wrenches, none of them fitting correctly. Get the Porsche wrench from Pelican Parts and avoid the frustration!

Secondly, I had the same issue of the 8MM hex not fitting in the drain plug. I had to use a t-50 torx to get the plug out, no crush washer there also. Replaced it with new plug and washer, also from Pelican Parts.

And lastly, my Boxster has over 110k miles on it, so I added about 9 quarts of dino oil 10w 40 and I'm good to go.



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[Wayne 962]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm going to copy this to the forums to share there!

- Wayne

[bklyn]

Good post, the only thing I would change is the long debated type of what oil to use. I have always used Mobil 1 10w-40w in my 2002 Boxster with 85k on it. It was the orig. fill from the factory, thats what I remained with.

[ronster]

I've been using the factory recommended Mobil 1 0-40w in my '99 for the three years I've owned it and started noticing some valve clatter on start up. I recently won a case of Royal Purple in a photo contest and selected their 5-40W and had it put in a month ago at 5000 mi oil change interval and have had no valve clatter since. RP is more expensive but I'm going to switch to it.

[bklyn]

Ronster, just a thought, maybe the 0-40w was just a little to light for our cars. I have zero clatter with the 10-40w Mobil 1. Just another alternative.

[ronster]

Originally Posted by bklyn

Ronster, just a thought, maybe the 0-40w was just a little to light for our cars. I have zero clatter with the 10-40w Mobil 1. Just another alternative.

It gets a bit hotter where you are than NorCal but I do agree that the 0-40 wt. is probably too light especially as the miles get higher. When I bought the car at 74K there was no valve clatter on start up until it hit around 95K.