Do you have to be genuine Porsche to get 996 coolant?
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What should coolant temp be on Boxster 996?
I’m in the office, so I can’t RTFM 😉 I think I need to top up my coolant (Temp is fine, around 85 degrees, but the coolant light is flashing)and on my Boxster it was always low coolant in the header tank. Can I use any pre-mixed coolant from my local optislurp garage, or do I need anything special?
When to change coolant on Porsche 911 Carrera?
To keep your 911 operating correctly, it’s important to check the level, strength, and overall condition of the coolant on a regular basis. You also need to change the coolant before it degrades to the point where it doesn’t perform its job adequately.
How much does Porsche coolant cost per container?
This is pink and is the same as what comes in the Porsche jug. If it actually is the same, and I do not know that as a fact, it is also around $13 per 1.5L container, so it also costs more (at retail) than Porsche coolant.
What kind of coolant does a Porsche 996 have?
The reservoir in my 2002 Carrera 996 is “just ” slightly under the minimum mark. There appears to be no leaks,and nothing present in the oil, that I can see, so after 8 years,and 22,500 miles I reckon it just dissipated somehow ,as it is not that much ?
Why is my 996 air conditioner coolant leaking?
The culprit, seen from above, requires removal of the intake and air pump. The tank attaches to a few hoses, the coolant level sensor, and a zip-tie. Once these are removed, it still has to slide out of its corner, which proved to be the most difficult part of the replacement.
I’m in the office, so I can’t RTFM 😉 I think I need to top up my coolant (Temp is fine, around 85 degrees, but the coolant light is flashing)and on my Boxster it was always low coolant in the header tank. Can I use any pre-mixed coolant from my local optislurp garage, or do I need anything special?
Is the coolant leaking on my 996 Carrera?
A customer called a few days ago saying his 996 Carrera had a coolant leak, asking if we could fix it. We focus on performance upgrades here, but he was hesitant to drive the distance to his dealer and since we are the closest shop, we decided to make an exception. Coolant is a pretty nasty substance and this is a particularly messy job.