Engine noise/grind/rattle - Should I have it towed?

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by patssle

Well on my 5th day of Boxster ownership - it does this to me. The engine is making a noise when I accelerate - doesn't do it at idle. I don't even know the car yet so I have no idea. I drove it from Dallas to Houston fine Saturday. Sat in garage Monday Tuesday, drove it to work this morning. So I'm stuck at work until I decide what to do. Thoughts?

Boxster - YouTube

I couldn't hear anything unusual on the video. Best way to check for damage is to remove & inspect the oil filter for metal debris. If there is metal in the filter don't start the engine, if the filter is clean just replace on engine & is probably a safe bet to start the engine & listen for noise. You may loose 1/2 quart of oil doing this but it's safe to drive a quart low.