2001 Boxster S 19,000

[Sportscarguy99]

I am going to try and change my oil myself for the first time. Rather than spending $225, I can do it for less than $100. My question is which oil to use. Now I know there are tons of data in here and read a good chunk of it. However, the confusion is based on the Porsche specs says 10w40 and lots in here are saying 0w40 or 5w40. The Mobil 1 site says 0w40 and Walmart has for $25.10. I am also considering Castrol Edge and Royal Purple.

If I want to go with 10w40, I only see it in high mileage and now sure of that is the way to go.

Know that I live in NJ and only drive the car in perfect weather over 50 degrees and less than 1k miles a year. The car is garaged.

I appreciate the help and opinion on the brand and viscosity.

 

[Ramblejam]

Originally Posted By: Sportscarguy99
However, the confusion is based on the Porsche specs says 10w40 and lots in here are saying 0w40 or 5w40.


Porsche says 5w-40 or 5w-50 above -13°F, and 0w-40 for all temperatures.

At the Walmart price point, Mobil 1 0w-40 is very difficult to beat.

 

[Quattro Pete]

You want an oil meeting Porsche A40 spec, regardless of SAE grade.

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam

At the Walmart price point, Mobil 1 0w-40 is very difficult to beat.

Yup, or Castrol 0w-40. They're both the same price now at Walmart.

 

[Sportscarguy99]

I am torn between Castrol and Mobil 1. Will the Castrol quiet the engine, which is alleged by Royal Purple?

 

[aquariuscsm]

If you need 10W40,you can get Castrol Edge 10W40 via 5 quart jug at Walmart really cheap!!

 

[Ramblejam]

Originally Posted By: Sportscarguy99
Will the Castrol quiet the engine, which is alleged by Royal Purple?


What noise are you referring to?

Cold start?
Idle?
At Operating Temps?
Etc...

 

[dave1251]

Mobil One 0W40. It is that easy.

 

[Sportscarguy99]

The engine makes these slight ping sounds on idle. I am using 93 octane gas and truly baby the car. I allow the car to idle for 5 - 10 minutes before driving it even in the summer.

I am checking with the tech and believe he uses Mobil 1.

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: dave1251
Mobil One 0W40. It is that easy.

+1

 

[Ramblejam]

Originally Posted By: Sportscarguy99
The engine makes these slight ping sounds on idle.


How did you come to the conclusion that this noise has any correlation with the oiling system?

 

[Sportscarguy99]

I do not know for sure..... just asking....

 

[Ramblejam]

Originally Posted By: Sportscarguy99
I do not know for sure..... just asking....


Have you hooked up a scanner and checked for any codes?

 

[JC1]

Originally Posted By: Trav
Originally Posted By: dave1251
Mobil One 0W40. It is that easy.

+1

+2 Mobil one 0W40 all the way. What filter are you going to use?

Regards, JC.

 

[Sportscarguy99]

I bought two different brands....Hengst and Mahle filters.

Do you like one of these over the other?

 

[Sportscarguy99]

I have not but read that some oils help the car purrrr......

Since Mobil 1 has been in the car, wondering if another will help with this or not. As I have read, Royal Purple apparently helped but I am reluctant to try it.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Sportscarguy99
I bought two different brands....Hengst and Mahle filters.

Do you like one of these over the other?


They're both good filters. Use them both.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Trav
Originally Posted By: dave1251
Mobil One 0W40. It is that easy.

+1


+2

 

[901Memphis]

Mobil 1 0W40 for sure. $25 a jug is impossible to beat.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Mobil 1 0W40 is suitable for most high performance German engines. German brand cartridge filters (Mann, Mahle, Hengst, Bosch ...) are all good.

What is the sump capacity of Boxster S ? 10 or 12 quarts ? Buying several oil filters online to reduce shipping cost and M1 0W40 5-qt jug at Walmart will the cost of an oil change down to around $50-60.

 

[Sportscarguy99]

The car takes 10 quarts and I bought 12 filters online for my 4 cars.

My Lexus LS460 also takes 10 but not nearly as expensive (when you pay to have it done) to change as the Porsche.