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MNBoxster · 04-03-2007, 08:34 PM

Hi,

The Boxster uses Coil-on-Plug and not the standard wires, I know of no Aftermarket pieces available. Stick with the OEM Plugs - Bosch FGR 7KQC or BERU 14 FGR 7KQC, there's nothing better as the engine was designed to use these.

Also, at 100k, I'd also go with a Coolant change, it's not Lifetime but more like 5yr./150k mi., replace with OEM (spendy) or Halvoline LongTerm Coolant. Siphon off as much fluid as you can from the Power Steering Reservoir using a Turkey Baster and refill with Pentosin CHF 11S Only!. Then repeat the procedure after driving the car over a period of days until you've added the entire Litre of fresh Pentosin.

Clutch and Brakes use the same Fluid Reservoir, so using a Power Bleeder (no more than 19PSI) bleed them all at the same time. A Power Bleeder is called for and recommended. With 100k mi., it'd be too easy to pop the seals on the Master Cylinder using the traditional pump the Brake Pedal method. Recommend ATE Super Blue or Gold Brake Fluid (whichever is opposite color of what you have). It's identical stuff, but offered in contrasting colors to let you know when the old fluid has been entirely flushed - look for the color change.

Other than that, check all hinges, Doors, Hood, Trunk (incl. Pedal linkage) and clean/grease as necessary. Good Luck!

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

04-03-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
MNBoxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Posts: 3,308	Hi, The Boxster uses Coil-on-Plug and not the standard wires, I know of no Aftermarket pieces available. Stick with the OEM Plugs - Bosch FGR 7KQC or BERU 14 FGR 7KQC, there's nothing better as the engine was designed to use these. Also, at 100k, I'd also go with a Coolant change, it's not Lifetime but more like 5yr./150k mi., replace with OEM (spendy) or Halvoline LongTerm Coolant. Siphon off as much fluid as you can from the Power Steering Reservoir using a Turkey Baster and refill with Pentosin CHF 11S Only!. Then repeat the procedure after driving the car over a period of days until you've added the entire Litre of fresh Pentosin. Clutch and Brakes use the same Fluid Reservoir, so using a Power Bleeder (no more than 19PSI) bleed them all at the same time. A Power Bleeder is called for and recommended. With 100k mi., it'd be too easy to pop the seals on the Master Cylinder using the traditional pump the Brake Pedal method. Recommend ATE Super Blue or Gold Brake Fluid (whichever is opposite color of what you have). It's identical stuff, but offered in contrasting colors to let you know when the old fluid has been entirely flushed - look for the color change. Other than that, check all hinges, Doors, Hood, Trunk (incl. Pedal linkage) and clean/grease as necessary. Good Luck! Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 Last edited by MNBoxster; 04-04-2007 at 09:50 PM.