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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2020, 03:31 PM
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Posted By 10/10ths
No suggestion on best path forward....

.....but typically, oil leaks never get smaller.


It will act as a great indicator, however, if there are no more drops, there is no more oil in her.

😀

Good luck.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2020, 04:33 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,875
Posted By 10/10ths
Used cars

The point about buying a used Boxster which already had the LN plug installed and the new owner not knowing about it is a very valid argument for “RTFM” not applying for the OP.

It’s a great...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,875
Posted By 10/10ths
That’s why....

....When you invest in the LN magnetic drain plug, it comes with instructions. And the instructions are on their web site.

Read the instructions when you buy a new product. Read the owner’s...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,875
Posted By 10/10ths
LN magnetic torque....

....is less than the OEM plug because the magnetic part inside the outer plug body can “spin” inside the plug body if you over torque it as I explained above.

The Magnet is not aluminum. The Plug...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2020, 04:30 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,875
Posted By 10/10ths
It’s ALL good....

.....we DO get along.

No animosity here.

Every once in a while somebody loses their mind. But that is really not very often.

I have learned soooooo much from this forum. I just try to pay...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,875
Posted By 10/10ths
Awesome!

Watch out for the cops.

:cheers::cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,875
Posted By 10/10ths
Peace....

....My point was only that LN lists a torque spec in their instructions.

The torque spec is there for a reason. The reason being that if you OVER torque their magnetic drain plug, the magnetic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2020, 05:40 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,875
Posted By 10/10ths
A couple of points here...

I have the LN magnetic drain plug.

I have put 40,000 miles and 10 oil changes on it.

Zero leaks.

I have a $400 Snap-on torque wrench and use it. Every time.

I use a new crush washer. ...
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