Junior Varsity Question - Oil - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Rail26 · 07-29-2005, 03:27 PM

After you read this, I am sure I will be back to the JV squad...After reading the owners manual...is the computer the only way to check the engine oil? Are the days of the dipstick over? I looked for the oil indicator (dipstick) and couldn't find it. Hold your laughter please until after the question is answered.

gschiener · 07-29-2005, 04:04 PM

Believe it or not... no dipstick.... The only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask... By the way I also have a basalt black 987, but with stone grey int.

Rail26 · 07-29-2005, 04:14 PM

Nice! I wish I would have went with the stone grey...I think it shows less dirt than beige.

Brucelee · 07-29-2005, 04:25 PM

Given the history of German electric sensors, I am more than wary of relying on the computer to tell me I need oil.

Just my two cents.

Good luck with the new ride!

Ronzi · 07-29-2005, 08:12 PM

The first time I pulled the dipstick out on my '99, I figured the bottom of the sump must be somewhere just behind the front license plate. Anything that long and whippy couldn't possibly accurately measure the contents of an oil tank.
I figure in the next iteration of the Boxster, the oil filler and the coolant filler will both disappear, requiring a visit to the dealer to add either.

Rail26 · 07-30-2005, 01:12 PM

I understand relying on electronics is a bad idea Brucelee, however the car doesn't come with a dipstick! Is there another way to measure the oil level besides relying on the electrons?

Brucelee · 07-30-2005, 04:15 PM

I don't know of any. MY rant was directed at Porsche of course. BTW- I would not be surprised if an aftermarket dip stick kit was produced.

Hold habits die hard.