boxster smoking on start up

[chaabouni]

I have a BMW motorcycle twin boxer (R1200C) and it also smokes the same way the Boxster does at startup. It is normal, according to both dealerships I spoke to (Porsche and BMW Motorcycle), on both. Again, it has to do with oil seeping past the pistons and settling at rest due to the horizontal layout of the engine. Has this been a straight or a V configuration engine, the oil settles to the bottom and would have a chance to burn at startup.

[garryjohnmitchell]

porsche south africa advise very normal when left standing to have smoke on ignition
on another note im looking at replacing the back tyres with continentals conti sports but leave the michelin pilots on the front any comment on whether i need all same tyres front and back as the tyre dealer is saying its only needed on 4 wheel cars
thanks garry

[Brad Roberts]

Come on guy's!! Of course the dealers are going to call it normal especially if the vehicle in question is under warranty!!

Tires: you can run it that way, but it will have odd handling characteristics when pushed into corners.


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