Odd startup sound & timer question

Originally Posted by JCL12

Hey all, two quick questions:

-When I turn on my car (electronics only, not engine) I see a little oil lamp with a digital timer. The timer then counts down to 0 (sometimes from 5 seconds, sometimes from about 30) and once it hits 0, the oil lamp stops flashing and shows something that appears to be a full gauge. What is this and what is its point?

I am pretty sure this is your digital oil gage. You should cross-check it for accuracy with the actual dip-stick, to get a "reference point".

You will get the most accurate information in the morning, after the oil has all drained down from the prior night. Level ground is critical too.

The 987 Boxster only has the digital read-out. I find it very accurate.