Servicing schedule - Boxster Newbie

[Cardy]

Just bought an 04 Boxster with 66km last service was a "big one with plugs" at 55km - when is the next one due ?? Or would it be wise to do an "oil change" service now anyway?

Any helpful advice much appreciated .....

[Flavor 987S]

Really depends what was already done. Need more info.

If it was me, I would "ZERO" out the maintenance unless I knew for sure it was done already. Things like:

oil change and filter
cabin filter
engine filter
fuel filter (not sure if you have one)
brake fluid

Then start to consider things like:

water pump
thermostat
serpt. belt
coolant flush
manual trans gear oil

[particlewave]

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You're welcome.

[reiver]

Just bought and 02 on Saturday and was looking for this - thanks!!!!

[thom4782]

Many Boxster owners would suggest that you change the oil more frequently than Porsche recommends. I change my oil every 5000 miles or at least once per year.

[reiver]

Originally Posted by thom4782

Many Boxster owners would suggest that you change the oil more frequently than Porsche recommends. I change my oil every 5000 miles or at least once per year.

I do the same on my BMW - 5k max even though they say 7-10K (depending on model/year). It's probably because I had every 3k ingrained into me for most of the 80s and early 90s by my Dad.

I think I am going to do the clutch/differential/manual/brake fluids/grease immediately as the dealership won't give me the service history to protect the privacy of the previous owner. I already have some of the dealer printouts with the previous owner's name and I'm not asking for the previous owner's info, just a list of service performed so I know what has already been done. I was told a water pump was done right before I bought it, but I have no idea if that is accurate or not.

Cheers,
Reiver