How can I tell if my Porsche Boxster has an oil leak?
If your car is completely air tight (a good thing), then you might not see any smoke. You can check to see if the smoke machine is operating correctly by removing the oil cap in the rear trunk. You should see a steady plume of smoke exiting out of the oil filler (this is normal).
What kind of vacuum system does a Boxster have?
There are two primary vacuum systems on the Boxster engine: crankcase vacuum and intake manifold vacuum. You can test for proper crankcase vacuum by removing the oil cap while the car is idling. The engine should change idle and begin to run a bit rougher with the oil cap off.
Where does smoke come from in a Porsche Boxster?
A steady stream of smoke should exit the filler hole. This means that smoke is going from the intake, through the air-oil separator and into the crankcase. At this point, replace the cap and carefully examine your intake for smoke trails that will indicate vacuum leaks.
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.
Where is the air oil separator on a Porsche Boxster?
The engine air-oil separator is an emissions device located on the top right rear corner of the engine. The separator is responsible for collecting residual gases and vapors contained inside the crankcase and funneling them back into the intake manifold where they can be burned in the combustion chamber.
If your car is completely air tight (a good thing), then you might not see any smoke. You can check to see if the smoke machine is operating correctly by removing the oil cap in the rear trunk. You should see a steady plume of smoke exiting out of the oil filler (this is normal).
There are two primary vacuum systems on the Boxster engine: crankcase vacuum and intake manifold vacuum. You can test for proper crankcase vacuum by removing the oil cap while the car is idling. The engine should change idle and begin to run a bit rougher with the oil cap off.
A steady stream of smoke should exit the filler hole. This means that smoke is going from the intake, through the air-oil separator and into the crankcase. At this point, replace the cap and carefully examine your intake for smoke trails that will indicate vacuum leaks.