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bamaboxster · 09-22-2004, 08:25 PM

I'm told Porsche drains the initial oil and other fluids at the factory after a QC treadmill test of some sort.

Therefore your new Boxster does not have "break in" fluid in with the oil like some other manufacturers.

Mobil 1 does a great job of protecting an engine. I've seen how well it performs during race engine teardowns. 10 quarts of Mobil 1 and the advanced oiling technology in the Boxster, it should be OK up to 15K.

Personally I will change mine at 7500 mile intervals, because I drive it hard on occasion.

Dave

09-22-2004, 08:25 PM	#14
bamaboxster Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL (Crestwood) Posts: 83	I'm told Porsche drains the initial oil and other fluids at the factory after a QC treadmill test of some sort. Therefore your new Boxster does not have "break in" fluid in with the oil like some other manufacturers. Mobil 1 does a great job of protecting an engine. I've seen how well it performs during race engine teardowns. 10 quarts of Mobil 1 and the advanced oiling technology in the Boxster, it should be OK up to 15K. Personally I will change mine at 7500 mile intervals, because I drive it hard on occasion. Dave Last edited by bamaboxster; 09-22-2004 at 08:38 PM.