986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post

Steve Tinker · 09-26-2016, 02:39 PM

If the reservoir is overfilled and the oil gets very hot, the oil gets blown out of the overflow and - well you can see the result.
You will see the dipstick has HOT & COLD markings, I always look at mine cold , not that it makes any difference.... Just make sure the oil in the reservoir is @ the correct level, too low and you risk a damaged PS pump.

09-26-2016, 02:39 PM	#6
Steve Tinker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,522	If the reservoir is overfilled and the oil gets very hot, the oil gets blown out of the overflow and - well you can see the result. You will see the dipstick has HOT & COLD markings, I always look at mine cold , not that it makes any difference.... Just make sure the oil in the reservoir is @ the correct level, too low and you risk a damaged PS pump. __________________ 2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley. 2001 MV Agusta F4.