Where to check coolant level in Porsche Boxster?
You should regularly check the coolant level in your coolant reservoir, making sure that it is within the prescribed High/Low marks. These marks are printed on the side of the coolant container, located in the rear trunk.
What was the problem with the coolant flush on the Boxster?
As a result, there were many parts of the engine that were corroded and showing severe signs of wear.
How often should I Flush my Porsche coolant system?
In general, Porsche recommends that you flush and clean out your cooling system once every 36 months, or approximately every three years. I like to perform this task on my own cars about once a year, or if I let it slip, once every two years.
What happens when your coolant is dirty on your car?
Electrolysis – One failure mode associated with dirty coolant is known as electrolysis. Electrolysis occurs when stray electrical current routes itself through the engine coolant. The electricity attempts to find the shortest path, and impurities in the coolant often generate a path of least resistance that the electricity travels across.
You should regularly check the coolant level in your coolant reservoir, making sure that it is within the prescribed High/Low marks. These marks are printed on the side of the coolant container, located in the rear trunk.
How to test for continuity in Porsche Boxster?
Test for adequate continuity by touching another point on the chassis – the resistance should be near to zero. With the engine cold and running, submerge the positive probe into the coolant tank, making sure that the probe does not touch any metal parts.
How many gallons of coolant does a Boxster hold?
The Boxster six cylinder engines will hold between 4-6 gallons, so make sure that whatever container you use is capable of holding all of that coolant.
How long does coolant last on a Porsche?
If you’re only needing to top-up a small amount of coolant just buy the Porsche product. Note that Comma states a typical service life of up to 5 years whereas I believe that the Porsche is supposedly “lifetime”.
How to test Porsche Boxster coolant for continuity?
Test for adequate continuity by touching another point on the chassis – the resistance should be near to zero. With the engine cold and running, submerge the positive probe into the coolant tank, making sure that the probe does not touch any metal parts. The voltage should be less than .10 volts.
How many pages are in the Porsche Boxster book?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s new book, 101 Performance Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.