2004 986S preventative maintenance - input please

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by opus69

There is no end to what you can do to keep your baby at peak performance other than time and your wallet.

I understand what you are saying completely. In a few years I might be looking at a 2009 Cayman to replace my 2001 Boxster base and the whole process repeats itself!

[evan9eleven]

Thanks everyone for the responses! Would anyone bother dropping the sump just to inspect what might be laying in it, or would that decision depend on how the IMSB looks when removed? The car will also be getting a magnetic drain plug and spin-on filter adapter.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by evan9eleven

Thanks everyone for the responses! Would anyone bother dropping the sump just to inspect what might be laying in it, or would that decision depend on how the IMSB looks when removed? The car will also be getting a magnetic drain plug and spin-on filter adapter.

YES should always be done soon after buying a Boxster/996/997

Be sure to clean the oil pickup tube also.

Standard Ultra Grey sealant works well for sealing the oil sump cover as long as the sealing surfaces of the engine & sump cover are spotlessly clean.