new boxster owner question

[lemonmagnet]

I just bought my first porsche boxster today. It's a 1999 with only 55km's(Canadian car)
According to the service records most of the major service including the last oil change was done at 49km but that was in 2005. The previous owner is a retired cop and he only insured it during summer so he only drove it an average of 1000km's a year since then. I read a lot of conflicting info on synthetic oil wear and life but does anyone think I need to get a fresh oil change right away?

[schnellman]

Absolutely. Get an oil change immediately. Check the engine air filter and the cabin air filter, too. I don't want to start an oil war (again), but I've always used Porsche's recommended Mobil 1 0w40.
And, welcome to Boxster ownership. You're gonna love it.

[ekam]

Welcome. Engine oil should be changed at least once a year at the minimum regardless of mileage... preferably in the spring time before you start driving it.

[lemonmagnet]

Originally Posted by ekam

Welcome. Engine oil should be changed at least once a year at the minimum regardless of mileage... preferably in the spring time before you start driving it.

hmmm, can't wait until spring to drive so I better get the oil changed pronto. it's just too gorgeous out today. here on the west coast i've always driven my sports cars all year round unless there is salt/sand on the roads.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by ekam

Welcome. Engine oil should be changed at least once a year at the minimum regardless of mileage... preferably in the spring time before you start driving it.

Better to change oil Pre storage than after, but definetly annually at a minimum regardless of mileage.

[ChairmanRon]

x2 on need for annual change at minimum.

I just picked up an '03 and the dealer had done an "oil change." But lord only knows what they put in it. First step -- dump out whatever they put in, and put in proper 0 w40 synthetic.

Since this ain't my first rodeo (2nd Boxster, 4th Porsche), I also did a quick air filter replacement. I was disappointed to see the dealer had not done this, given that replacing the filter itself takes less than 30 seconds once you get into the engine compartment.

My advice to any new Boxster owner is not to be intimidated about getting into the engine compartment, both through the top and through the passenger compartment (there's a panel behind the carpet). Take a nice afternoon and get into it -- this will help to demystify your new prize!

Cheers,
Ron
'98 986
'03 986
'87 944
'73 914