Buying a 2010 boxster 2.9L - White smoke on start up. Need advice! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Trax · 10-15-2013, 03:15 PM

I doubt it's a failed AOS.. It's completely redesigned in this engine. Many cayman/boxsters are reporting this on 2.9l's I might just take the chance on it and pray porsche doesn't let me down. It's smoke almost like this (maybe a little less) this is on a 2009+ as well

Boxster Smoke on Startup 11-22-11 - YouTube

jcb986 · 10-15-2013, 04:00 PM

My 2000 S with 75k on it will puff white smoke if it sits to long. Drive it daily and it never does. With these engines being flat, oil can seap around the valve stems a little and settle in the combustion chamber. I would not worry, unless, it's smoking while driving down the road. See if you can get an extended warranty.