Shortlived Boxster engines survey

[Paul]

Originally Posted by Jager

I have a 2001 Boxster, original 2.7L engine, with 209,000 miles on it. No major problems, normal wear (tires, brakes, battery, wind shield replacement). DRIVE THOSE PORSCHE BOXSTERS!! I believe these cars need to be driven at least 10 minutes/miles, come up to temp so that all the water moisture is out of the oil after start-up... And change that oil regularly!

Oil brand and frequency of oil changes?

[Jager]

Originally Posted by Paul

Oil brand and frequency of oil changes?

Mobile 1, 5w-30w, every 3500 to 4000 miles. I know this is more frequent than recommended but I think clean oil is important. I change and inspect the filter every other oil change. I use ramps, it makes the job quick and easy.

[clickman]

Originally Posted by Jager

Mobile 1, 5w-30w, every 3500 to 4000 miles.

Interesting. I've heard often that 30W is not good in our cars.

[Jager]

Originally Posted by clickman

Interesting. I've heard often that 30W is not good in our cars.

To clarify I use 5w-30 year round.... I live in southern California the temperatures don't get extremly cold or hot.

[Steve Tinker]

The can of worms is about to be opened....209,000 miles on a non Porsche approved oil!!
Jager,
I've not read one thread advocating that viscosity of oil, even in cold climates. I'm not saying its the wrong viscosity (I believe oil flow is probably better than oil pressure, but I'm in a minority).
More details of how long you have owned the car and how long the engine has been fed a diet of 5W30 oil is required.....

[Jager]

Originally Posted by Steve Tinker

The can of worms is about to be opened....209,000 miles on a non Porsche approved oil!!
Jager,
I've not read one thread advocating that viscosity of oil, even in cold climates. I'm not saying its the wrong viscosity (I believe oil flow is probably better than oil pressure, but I'm in a minority).
More details of how long you have owned the car and how long the engine has been fed a diet of 5W30 oil is required.....

Steve Tinker,
I have been using Mobile 1 5W30 since I purchased the vehicle in 2003, it had just under 30,000 miles on it at the time. I'm not advocating anything about oil viscosity (maybe there is something to it?). I think it's the fact that I drive this car every day and the motor runs at least 20 minutes after start-up. Just sharing my maintenance and driving information.

One maintenance item I forgot to list is that I had to change the water pump at~ 204,000 miles, it started making noise and leaking.

Jager

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by Jager

Steve Tinker,

One maintenance item I forgot to list is that I had to change the water pump at~ 204,000 miles, it started making noise and leaking.

Jager

That wasn't the first time the water pump was replaced, was it???

[Vaughan]

Originally Posted by Steve Tinker

The can of worms is about to be opened....209,000 miles on a non Porsche approved oil!!
Jager,
I've not read one thread advocating that viscosity of oil, even in cold climates. I'm not saying its the wrong viscosity (I believe oil flow is probably better than oil pressure, but I'm in a minority).
More details of how long you have owned the car and how long the engine has been fed a diet of 5W30 oil is required.....

The Porsche approved viscosities are probably for a wide range of operating conditions particularly aggressive driving. I am going to take a stab here and ask if the 5w-30 fed boxster is ever tracked much?

[Jager]

Originally Posted by Vaughan

The Porsche approved viscosities are probably for a wide range of operating conditions particularly aggressive driving. I am going to take a stab here and ask if the 5w-30 fed boxster is ever tracked much?

I have never taken my Boxster to the track... It's my daily driver. BTW I am putting a new set of tires on it this month.

Jager