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Old 11-04-2018, 11:58 PM   #9
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Since I'm new to Boxster, ASSUMING previous owner actually changed the oil, what is the typical "blow up" mileage....so when I'm searching used I know what mileage to avoid..
5,000-200,000. lol These motors can go at any mileage. IMHO, 70k-90k is a good mileage motor to buy. Not too little or too much. At a minimum I would change the IMS, water pump and timing chain tensioner pads on any used motor
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