986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post - new to the 986 club need some anwers please

husker boxster · 07-21-2016, 05:28 PM

Hello and welcome.

If the coolant was changed last yr, there's no need to change it soon. If it's pink, the previous owner used Porsche coolant, which has a "lifetime" shelf life. Unfortunately, the water pump only lasts 4-6 yrs and you'll have to change coolant when the water pump gives up the ghost. Be sure it's good for those cold NY winter nights and you should be fine for several yrs.

If you don't know what brand it is and it's low, add distilled water to bring it up to the proper level. Then check how strong it is with an antifreeze tester.

What oil to use will spark a holy war, as everyone has a favorite. Use Mobil 1 for this change and do your own research for the next one. There are plenty of threads on the topic

07-21-2016, 05:28 PM	#4
husker boxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 2,867	Hello and welcome. If the coolant was changed last yr, there's no need to change it soon. If it's pink, the previous owner used Porsche coolant, which has a "lifetime" shelf life. Unfortunately, the water pump only lasts 4-6 yrs and you'll have to change coolant when the water pump gives up the ghost. Be sure it's good for those cold NY winter nights and you should be fine for several yrs. If you don't know what brand it is and it's low, add distilled water to bring it up to the proper level. Then check how strong it is with an antifreeze tester. What oil to use will spark a holy war, as everyone has a favorite. Use Mobil 1 for this change and do your own research for the next one. There are plenty of threads on the topic __________________ GPRPCA Chief Driving Instructor 2008 Boxster S Limited Edition #005 2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green 1989 928 S4 5 spd - black 1987 928 S4 - Granite Green Metallic (Felsengrun) Last edited by husker boxster; 07-21-2016 at 05:31 PM.