How do you open the gas tank on a Porsche Boxster?
There is a manual release for the fuel door on the passenger side of the car under the “a” pillar it should be a lever you can pull to open the fuel door.
How do you open the gas tank on a Porsche Cayman?
Cayman Register Advocate If all else fails: open the passenger door,(in a left hand drive car) and look at the hinge area, there is a manual release for the fuel door.
How many BHP does a Boxster CSL have?
The CSL was in similar level of tune to Porsche N/A engines and ran a similar Siemens ECU to current generation Porsches. The difference here between 95 and 99-RON was over 40 BHP!
How to access the engine on your Porsche Boxster?
This video demonstrates how to gain access to the motor of a Porsche Boxster. It is demonstrated on a first generation. If you have a second generation or above you may need additional tools to remove the cover. The rest of the process should be either the exact same or very similar. Loading…
What happens if I put Super Unleaded in my Boxster?
It will say super unleaded. That doesn’t mean you should do it. It will wind back the ignition if you use 95 Octane, which will reduce power and efficiency slightly, but bear in mind that the method for detecting 95 Octane is to detect the pre-ignition (i.e. pinking/knock), caused by the lower quality fuel.
What happens when you use 95 octane in a Porsche?
It will wind back the ignition if you use 95 Octane, which will reduce power and efficiency slightly, but bear in mind that the method for detecting 95 Octane is to detect the pre-ignition (i.e. pinking/knock), caused by the lower quality fuel. So basically, the engine will have to preignite before it winds back the ignition.
Where is the fuel pump located on a Porsche Boxster?
The first step is to remove the battery from the car (see Pelican Technical Article: Battery Disconnect Switch / Battery Buddy Installation ). The lower battery tray acts as both a retaining platform for the battery and a cover for the fuel pump area. Underneath this tray, you will see the top of the fuel tank sending unit.
How do you empty gas out of a Porsche Boxster?
If the car starts and runs for any length of time then the pump is working fine. This photo shows a safe method for emptying the gas out of the tank in your Boxster. Disconnect the pressure side hose from the top of the pump and connect some clear plastic tubing to the barb (yellow arrow).
Why is my fuel pump not working in my Boxster?
The pump could seize up at some time, or the pressure to the fuel injection system could drop. Either way, the car will not be performing at its peak. Another symptom of failure is the pump getting stuck, and then finally kicking in after turning the ignition on and off a couple of times.
When to replace fuel pump in Porsche 911?
Some common fuel injection problems can be traced back to a faulty or non-operational fuel pump. If your pump is noisy and loud, or the fuel pressure in the engine compartment is below what is needed for proper fuel injection operation, then it’s probably time to replace it.