Is the Boxster a good car?
The good news is that the Boxster 986 is generally reliable and has an MoT pass rate of 78%, which is well above average for cars of that age. The most common reasons for failure are minor headlamp defects and worn tyres. However, there are a number of expensive things that can and do go wrong with the Boxster 986.
Why does my Porsche Boxster have an AOS problem?
The AOS has caused numerous issues on Porsche engines and is an item to be closely monitored. As the membrane in the AOS fails, oil is sucked into the air intake. Initially this can show up as a check engine light for fuel adaptations with oil being deposited on the o2 sensors causing emission faults.
What can cause a Boxster engine to fail?
Rod bolt failure – Particularly a problem in high mileage Boxsters that are revved often. Variocam solenoids failure – If one side fails it can lead to an off-kilter idle and allow moisture in that will cause corrosion and engine failure. The need for regular oil changes can’t be stressed enough.
Can you change the oil on a Porsche Boxster?
Changing the oil on the Boxster is somewhat easier than on other Porsches. There is no separate oil tank to drain, and there is only one filter, which is easy to access. Also, the filter is located so it doesn’t spill oil on other parts of the car when it is removed.
What causes oil starvation in a Porsche Boxster?
Oil starvation due to built-in oil sump – The new design of the Boxster’s oil sump had a lower holding capacity, which led to numerous issues. Rear main seal leaks – This was an issue for earlier models and is more of a cosmetic issue than a performance issue. Rod bolt failure – Particularly a problem in high mileage Boxsters that are revved often.
How do I check the oil level on my Porsche Boxster?
Oil level must not fall below the minimum marking or rise above the maximum marking! Only use engine oils approved by Porsche AG! The engine oil level can be checked using the display in the instrument cluster or the oil dip stick. Any malfunctions in the oil level indicator show up via a warning in the instrument cluster.
Why is my Porsche Boxster engine not working?
Variocam solenoids failure – If one side fails it can lead to an off-kilter idle and allow moisture in that will cause corrosion and engine failure. The need for regular oil changes can’t be stressed enough.
What causes air oil separator to go out on Porsche Boxster?
Air-oil separator failure – If the air-oil separator goes out oil can get into the intake and lead to performance issues. Chain tensioner failure – An issue for Boxsters that were built prior to 2000.
Are there any problems with the 986 Boxster?
The upgraded aos features a doubling in size of capacity for scavenging and is less prone to sucking up oil during high speed cornering. M96 engines fitted to the 986 and 987 Boxster can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear.