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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-12-2017, 04:41 AM

Replies: 9

Engine oil for 986

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But I bought a lot of mobil1 0w40. Is that OK? ...

But I bought a lot of mobil1 0w40. Is that OK?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-12-2017, 02:00 AM

Replies: 9

Engine oil for 986

Views: 7,140

Posted By perspectivism

Engine oil for 986

Hi,

I'm driving a 1998 2.5L 986 in sunny Singapore. We don't have winter here.

I was told by my mechanic that I should use 5w50 or 5w40 engine oil

Is that true? I want to use mobil1 0w40
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-24-2016, 02:37 PM

Replies: 3

Boxster Regular Wear and Tear Services (and when to change them)

Views: 1,542

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Boxster Regular Wear and Tear Services (and when to change them)

Hi,

I really love my 1998 2.5L 120k mile boxster and would like to know the usual Wear & Tear Services.. let's compile a list.

Engine Oil with Oil Filter (5k miles or half a year)
Spark...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2016, 06:08 PM

Replies: 13

High vs low pitch horn

Views: 3,491

Posted By perspectivism

Hi, thanks for ur helpful posts. How do we test...

Hi, thanks for ur helpful posts. How do we test the fuse then?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2016, 02:56 PM

Replies: 13

High vs low pitch horn

Views: 3,491

Posted By perspectivism

Thanks PaulE... But apart from stripping the...

Thanks PaulE...
But apart from stripping the front bumper and testing the horns directly... Is there any easier way to know if the issue is due to relay/fuse or faulty horns

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2016, 01:40 AM

Replies: 13

High vs low pitch horn

Views: 3,491

Posted By perspectivism

Sorry to hijack. My horn stopped working. I tried...

Sorry to hijack. My horn stopped working. I tried pressing hard previously and there was this soft squeak. After that no more.

What could be the reason? If I were to buy to replace, I could...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-12-2016, 06:21 PM

Replies: 6

Is this a 986 hard top?

Views: 1,754

Posted By perspectivism

Thanks man. Looking forward Sent from my...

Thanks man. Looking forward

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-12-2016, 06:01 PM

Replies: 6

Is this a 986 hard top?

Views: 1,754

Posted By perspectivism

Is this a 986 hard top?

My rear window is a cloudy piece of hazed plastic

I'm thinking of putting up a hard top

I found this hard top on a local 'ebay'...

It comes new.. the seller knows this top is for Porsche...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-12-2016, 09:29 AM

Replies: 5

Can 986 boxster take 95 gasoline?

Views: 1,788

Posted By perspectivism

Thanks for the insight. But what if my knock...

Thanks for the insight.

But what if my knock sensor is spoilt without me knowing? Will my engine be damaged?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-12-2016, 08:50 AM

Replies: 5

Can 986 boxster take 95 gasoline?

Views: 1,788

Posted By perspectivism

Yes sorry it is RON 95 we have here. I heard...

Yes sorry it is RON 95 we have here. I heard boxster can only take RON98 and above?

Is there any difference and if I use RON 95 will there be any knocking?

Thanks. In my country, it is a whole...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-12-2016, 08:32 AM

Replies: 5

Can 986 boxster take 95 gasoline?

Views: 1,788

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Can 986 boxster take 95 gasoline?

I have been using 98 gasoline on my boxster.

Would like to switch to 95..

Is it ok? Will there be any damages to my car if I use 95?

Thanks!

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-07-2016, 07:11 AM

Replies: 3

Signs of transmission problems..

Views: 1,564

Posted By perspectivism

Signs of transmission problems..

I've made a couple of threads about my boxster 98 2.5L

Fortunately my mechanic towed the car back and repaired the engine - which sputtered milk shake (coolant engine oil mix)

The mechanic...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2016, 06:45 PM

Replies: 25

Pls help!!! Urgent!!!

Views: 4,437

Posted By perspectivism

Indeed this is my first car and I apologize for...

Indeed this is my first car and I apologize for the inconvenience I might have caused here.

Why would you guys say the engine may need repair? What are the obvious indications?

What is an...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2016, 06:09 PM

Replies: 25

Pls help!!! Urgent!!!

Views: 4,437

Posted By perspectivism

Am curious when you guys said that the car is a...

Am curious when you guys said that the car is a goner. What do you mean? What parts may be irreparably damaged that repairs would prove too costly or impossible?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2016, 05:56 PM

Replies: 25

Pls help!!! Urgent!!!

Views: 4,437

Posted By perspectivism

Thanks everyone for your kind input. This is my...

Thanks everyone for your kind input. This is my first car and I have only driven this boy for less than a week.

It has been in and out of the mechanic for the past month, with about 1 or 2 days...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2016, 05:11 PM

Replies: 25

Pls help!!! Urgent!!!

Views: 4,437

Posted By perspectivism

Thanks guys. Pls continuing chipping in. My...

Thanks guys. Pls continuing chipping in. My mechanic and ex seller hasn't been most honest I feel.

Everytime I ask them for mlre info.. they would say, don't worry we will sort it out for me.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2016, 05:00 PM

Replies: 25

Pls help!!! Urgent!!!

Views: 4,437

Posted By perspectivism

Looks like mixed with both oil and coolant? ...

Looks like mixed with both oil and coolant?

Guess what, I just drove it for a week.

I'm so so angry with my mechanic and the seller.

Not sure if I'm reading the correct gauge but the coolant...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2016, 04:11 PM

Replies: 25

Pls help!!! Urgent!!!

Views: 4,437

Posted By perspectivism

Pls help!!! Urgent!!!

I have posted a number of threads on how problematic my boxster is, having many many problems since the start.

Today, while I was driving along the highway, I could hear the engine was making a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-08-2016, 09:29 PM

Replies: 6

4-Stalk Switch on eBay - GREAT DEAL

Views: 1,383

Posted By perspectivism

Book marked Sent from my SM-G930F using...

Book marked

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-08-2016, 08:20 PM

Replies: 7

When I change between P, D and R gears.. car jerks just a little.

Views: 3,589

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It seems that if I brake very hard.. the jerk is...

It seems that if I brake very hard.. the jerk is less pronounced. Hmmmmmmm

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-08-2016, 06:48 PM

Replies: 7

When I change between P, D and R gears.. car jerks just a little.

Views: 3,589

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Yes my first car :( I'm worried about this...

Yes my first car :(

I'm worried about this jerking problem.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-08-2016, 03:16 PM

Replies: 7

When I change between P, D and R gears.. car jerks just a little.

Views: 3,589

Posted By perspectivism

Hi, the car used to rock a little and I didn't...

Hi, the car used to rock a little and I didn't think any of it. Yesterday, it rocked a lot more (but just once, usually forward) for one second each time I switch between Park and Reverse..

My...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-08-2016, 02:52 PM

Replies: 7

When I change between P, D and R gears.. car jerks just a little.

Views: 3,589

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In addition, after parking my car, when I turn...

In addition, after parking my car, when I turn off my engine, my car rocks back and forth.. anything to worry about?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-08-2016, 08:16 AM

Replies: 7

When I change between P, D and R gears.. car jerks just a little.

Views: 3,589

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When I change between P, D and R gears.. car jerks just a little.

Should I be concerned? I heard it could be something wrong with gear box?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-06-2016, 09:14 PM

Replies: 27

Stupid me!

Views: 4,118

Posted By perspectivism

i just bought #1, #2, #3 Novus and tried...

i just bought #1, #2, #3 Novus and tried polishing as instructed..

nothing changes for the spoilt area :(

the other side became more clear

can anyone suggest anything?

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