Sadly, my boxster is leaking oil... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

rdancd816 · 01-02-2008, 01:14 PM

If, as you describe, you have a "puddle" I would repair the RMS leak. If it is a couple drops every couple days, just monitor your oil level. I have had a RMS leak diagnosis from two years ago and the car does not lose enough oil between changes (7500 miles) to justify a trip to the garage. I have a '97 with about 24,000 on it and even the dealer says let it go. I have not ever had to add oil to the car to maintain a proper level between changes - but I do check the garage floor every day! Good Luck!

noogoo2 · 01-02-2008, 03:12 PM

I bought my 2002S this summer ( June 07 ) and it never had a leak... I started reading the many 986 forums that stressed the RMS issue. This was quite alarming. I think I read too many because within 2 days mine started leaking also. I think I'll stop reading the forums and it should dry up. I'd let you know if this works but I'd have to get back on the forum...thus, well you know...

fatmike · 01-02-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by noogoo2

I bought my 2002S this summer ( June 07 ) and it never had a leak... I started reading the 986 forums and many stressed the RMS issue. This was quite alarming. I think I read too many because within 2 days mine started leaking also. I think I'll stop reading the forums and it should dry up. I'd let you know if this works but I'd have to get back on the forum...thus, well you know...

So, I guess if your reading this -- then your RMS must be leaking... Do you plan to fix it -- or let it drip for a bit?

I told my wife "I'm fixing it". Then :30 minutes later I announced that $1700 is a lot of money & she needs to pick up some kitty litter because I'm letting the darn thing leak. I'll sleep on it & tell my dealership what to do tomorrow.

der Geist · 01-02-2008, 04:36 PM

Put some fresh cardboard or newspaper under it see exactly how much and where it is leaking from. Also-when I first got my Boxster I noticed a leak so I took it in. Of course they told me it was RMS and needed to be replaced. A few months later I had it at a different Porsche dealer and they sprayed some kind of white powder on the bottom of the engine and tranny. It turned out to be the rubber seal on the oil filter. My garage floor has been bone dry since they reseated the seal.

On the other hand I had a Jeep once that developed an oil leak. It would have cost about $1000.00 in todays money to fix because all the linkage would have to torn out to get to the gasket. I decided it woud be cheaper to put in a quart of oil every month than to have it fixed. My wife and I continued to drive it for an additional 6 years with no engine problems. Take your time and get another opinion.

blinkwatt · 01-02-2008, 05:27 PM

Drive it. Wait until you need a new clutch or flywheel and swap it out then.

fatmike · 01-03-2008, 11:31 AM

I picked up the Boxster & I will drive it.

For now, my RMS fix consists of a bag of kitty litter for the garage floor...

I'll keep my eye on it and we'll see how it develops.

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timothy · 01-03-2008, 11:55 AM

If going the kitty litter route you might also consider UroTrash's RMS Repair guide

http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=71385

spine911 · 01-03-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rdancd816

If, as you describe, you have a "puddle" I would repair the RMS leak. If it is a couple drops every couple days, just monitor your oil level

I totally agree, A "puddle" of oil is something that you should not be taking chances. If it is a couple of "drops" of oil, it is something that could still wait for a RMS leak.