Boxster Maintenance
I have a Boxster with about 1900 miles. At he first service (15,000) how much will it cost? I am just curious because my Lexus is only $150, but my Acura is like $400.
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Your first service is a visual and an oil change-right.
I believe for you to maintain your warranty, you will need to bite the bullet and let them do it, while they do a visual inspection. It should be covered in your warranty paperwork. If you can DIY maybe $50.00 for an oil change. |
I know the car will only be driven approxomatly 8,000 miles a year, so should I get the service done after a year you whatever the recomended time is or 15,000 miles?
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I hate to be redundant, but your warranty tells you what you need to do.
If it states mileage then wait [I doubt], if it states time period [well that is obvious]. The most important part is to maintain your warranty, I read about an RMS on 2003 motor, hard to believe, when will it go away ??? |
I am just asking becuse I never take my Lexus in for serivce until the mileage is met. It is 4 years old and 25,000 miles. I will read up on the warranty tonight, thanks.
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Manual states oil change every year or 12-15K miles (can't remember exact mileage).
I didn't feel comfortable waiting that long with 'break-in oil' so I had the oil changed at 3K miles. Local Porsche dealer had a special that was only $118. I think it usually runs about $150 to $200. Call around and check for specials. I would've done it myself but I wanted a couple of other things fixed anyway (sticky cupholder and grease streaked window). |
DIY oil change $50.00
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Oil change: at $7/quart times 13 quarts for an S plus a filter, it is a lot more than $50 to do it yourself. IMO: $150-$200 is a reasonable price for an oil change with high quality synthetic oil.
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How many quarts is a 2.7? I have seen Mobile One for aroun $4 a quart, at Costco.
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I get my oil [synthetic] for $3.99 a quart Mobil1 or Valvoline. [rounded] $4.00 X 9 = $36.00, 8.50 for oil filter O ring and compression ring.
Grand total $44.50 [including tax about $50.00.] I am a DIY, if your not and it seems so, spending $150.00 maybe reasonable for you. not me... S or non S Boxster= 8.7 quarts Even the 3.4 996 motor has the same. If you doubt me check the link. Scott Oil change |
I kinda figured that you're looking at $5.00 per quart of Mobile 1 at walmart. $20 for the filter. $15 for the wrench for the 1st time.
$5.00 x 10 = $50.00 $20.00 x 1 = $20.00 $15.00 x 1 = $15.00 -------------------------- $85.00 But its well worth doing. Of course, I say this not having done it yet. But the way I see it, if I do the oil change once every 10,000 miles (manual recommends every 15,000 miles) its certainly well worth the money. Since I pay 30.00 per oil change every 3000 miles at Jiffy Lube and $30 x 3 = $90.00 for the same amount of miles on the boxster, its actually cheaper to change the oil on the boxster. Just my logic I guess. That and I really don't want to spend $200 for an oil change at my dealer. Besides, I only put 3000 miles on the boxster this past year. I guess this means if I go by the book, I'd do an oil change every 5 years? :) Lets see if that flies. JBG |
You might try a strap wrench, unless the force of god put yours on.
I do mine with a rubber strap wrench, hand tight is all it needs, if you use to much force putting it on you may crush and tear the O ring. tighten to 19 Foot pounds, pretty little torque. Scott |
This is the one area where I miss my M3. The filter was located on top (in the engine compartment...right in the engine bay, directly behind the radiator).
I have an oil/fluid evacuator and changing the oil was a snap. No jacking, chocking, crawling...nothing! Literally an oil change you can do while wearing your Sunday best. Another benefit was that I could actually get the oil up to operating temp before sucking it out thru the dipstick tube. It worked great (I checked the first time I used the evacuator and not a drop was left when I removed the drain plug). Wish I could at least use the evacuator for the Boxster but the dipstick tube is too friggin' long I think. |
I'm told Porsche drains the initial oil and other fluids at the factory after a QC treadmill test of some sort.
Therefore your new Boxster does not have "break in" fluid in with the oil like some other manufacturers. Mobil 1 does a great job of protecting an engine. I've seen how well it performs during race engine teardowns. 10 quarts of Mobil 1 and the advanced oiling technology in the Boxster, it should be OK up to 15K. Personally I will change mine at 7500 mile intervals, because I drive it hard on occasion. Dave |
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Bottom line: after spending $60K for a car I'm not going to sweat $150. I'm sure the factory oil can go for quite a few miles but I'm just not comfortable with that long an interval. Quote:
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There maybe some truth to the intial fluids being drained, it would keep all of the lost shavings to minimum.
It would be a prudent move to mitigate any future problems; Like there has not been been a plethora of problems already. Scott |
Last edited by mrmickeymouse on 09-23-2004 at 02:57
[S or non S Boxster= 8.7 quarts Even the 3.4 996 motor has the same. If you doubt me check the link.] My car swallowed more than 8.7 quarts when I put in new mobile 1. It took exactly 9.25 quarts to get to the top mark. I have from others as well that 8.7 quarts does not fill it fully. Wonder why there is a discrepancy? |
My owners manual says 8.7 without a filter and 9.2 with a filter change.
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