"New to me" Boxster stinks of oil

[elgyqc]

Check the oil fill tube that goes from the trunk to the engine. The accordion section, which is in the engine compartment, can split and oil vapour is pumped out. You have to remove the engine cover to check this.

[BoxsterInTheSun]

Thanks so much for the help! I did the spark plugs and tubes this weekend, and they did look like they were leaking, and the plugs looked rough anyway. A quick drive suggests things have improved.****

I also suspect that thing to the left of the "Vario" stamp might be leaking based on the amount of oil around it?

I plan to drop the oil pan next and will reseal it in the hopes of eliminating another possible leak source.

[Gilles]

BoxterInTheSun; Before starting changing parts, you way want to clean the engine first, using a can (or two..) of engine degreaser, rinse with "Low Pressure water", then use Simply Green to remove the oily engine degreaser residue and rinse again with low pressure water, you will be surprised how nice the clean engine will look :-)

Afterwards you should (easily) be able to find the source of the oil leak, and plan accordingly.

Congratulations on your new ride!