New to Boxsters and need some info

[Jager]

First thought is IMS bearing... Are you leaking any oil? How is the oil level?

It could be a number of things. Others on this forum will chime-in but I recommend having a pro look at it ASAP. If you have a significant oil leak DONT DRIVE IT! In fact don't start it, have it trailered to your Porsche mechanic.

[usridzero]

Jager,

Thanks for the reply. I have not noticed any oil leaks. The car is in the garage, and no oil on the floor. I guess it could be possible that it was leaking while driving, but I should see some oil on my garage floor, right?

I will make arrangements to take it in this weekend and see. Thanks again.

[jcb986]

I live in Florida where temperatures are higher than VA. Mine in traffic will hit about 190...I have a TIP, so my Boxster has the center radiator. It is recommended here in Florida to run 20/40 oil with upper mileage. Your rattle could be something with a cat.

[Jager]

Originally Posted by usridzero

Jager,

Thanks for the reply. I have not noticed any oil leaks. The car is in the garage, and no oil on the floor. I guess it could be possible that it was leaking while driving, but I should see some oil on my garage floor, right?

I will make arrangements to take it in this weekend and see. Thanks again.

If there is no oil on the garage floor you're probably not leaking oil. Let us know what your mechanic finds. Did you check your oil level?

[usridzero]

I did checked the engine oil and it always comes back at around half of the measuring stick area... when I'm about to start the car, the console shows me about 3/4 oil levels. Am I reading / doing it right?

I'm taking the car to the shop on Friday for an oil change, check the coolant levels, and for a quick test drive to see if they find the rattle noise.

[Jager]

Yep, you are checking the oil correctly. Do you have the same noise while the motor is cold, just after start-up?