Oil Recommendation, please . . .

[Sparky16]

was the 2002 Boxster prone to IMS failure? 2004 to 2006ish were if i am recalling correctly

Sorry, but what is IMS?

IMO you're going to want to find a Porsche garage. Can you remove the oil cap while the engine is running?

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techar...Oil_Separator/09-ENGINE-Air_Oil_Separator.htm

I'll try to remove the oil cap while engine is running.

It can still be caused by running the oil level high and not letting it idle for a bit after parking.

My 996 blew smoke all the time with the oil full and almost never with the oil at the "add" line.

I hope this fix the smoke. Right now, oil level is 2/3 full.

Mobil 1 FS X2 5W-50.

Found M1 FS X2 5W-50 at Napa online, hope they really have them in stock.

 

[RooflessVW]

IMS is InterMediate Shaft. It has a bearing that can fail and pop goes the weasel. I wouldn't worry about it; it has nothing to do with the smoke you're seeing.

 

[Sparky16]

IMS is InterMediate Shaft. It has a bearing that can fail and pop goes the weasel. I wouldn't worry about it; it has nothing to do with the smoke you're seeing.

Oh, appreciated. That's the last thing I'd want to happen.

 

[aquariuscsm]

How about M1 15W-50 (cheap at Walmart) or Castrol Edge 5W-50?

 

[edyvw]

How about M1 15W-50 (cheap at Walmart) or Castrol Edge 5W-50?

None Porsche A40 approved.
Listen @RooflessVW!

 

[mahanddeem]

I so hope your day time job is a Diplomat or maybe a grace & etiquette coach, you would be perfect.
I always read your posts, just to see who's next to get it between the eyes.

LOL
THIS one is in between the eyes

 

[JavierH19]

Maxima ps 0w. Send it to it's death with an extra 5hp before it blows or burns it all away on its last rip.

 

[bbhero]

I so hope your day time job is a Diplomat or maybe a grace & etiquette coach, you would be perfect.
I always read your posts, just to see who's next to get it between the eyes.

Ran out of his attitude improvement medicine again...... Needs refill....

 

[ka9mnx]

Maxima ps 0w. Send it to it's death with an extra 5hp before it blows or burns it all away on its last rip.

Hugh?

 

[SR5]

Is this M1 FS X2 5W-50 Porsche A40 approved?

Yes, it's listed in the link provided

 

[SR5]

Is Mobil 1, 5W-40 Porsche A40 approved?
I can't confirm it, I only see M1 5W-40 Formula M which doesn't have A40 approval.

You want Mobil 1 0W40

 

[Doc8404]

I so hope your day time job is a Diplomat or maybe a grace & etiquette coach, you would be perfect.
I always read your posts, just to see who's next to get it between the eyes.

Thanks for the suggestion.
I must follow him now.

 

[RooflessVW]

You want Mobil 1 0W40

Mobil 1 has 3 A40 Approved oils.

 

[JavierH19]

Hugh?

Mungus!

 

[zray1]

Another recommendation for Mobil 1 0w-40. Porsche approved and used by many (if not most) of those posting on the Porsche Boxer forums. I don’t see where you need a 50 wt oil.

I use the 0w-40 in my ‘02 Jaguar as well, also in several classic cars. Well priced and available everywhere.

 

[RooflessVW]

I don’t see where you need a 50 wt oil.

Porsche does. Their "Classic" oil designed specifically for M96-engined cars is a 5W-50.

 

[zray1]

Porsche does. Their "Classic" oil designed specifically for M96-engined cars is a 5W-50.

Given the OP’s stated usage of the car, a 0w-40 seems more in line with the car’s needs.

Z

 

[930.engineering]

Porsche does. Their "Classic" oil designed specifically for M96-engined cars is a 5W-50.

I'd take this with a grain of salt. If I remember correctly Porsche originally specified xW-40 for these cars.
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[RooflessVW]

I'd take this with a grain of salt. If I remember correctly Porsche originally specified xW-40 for these cars.
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Originally.

A lot of time has passed and a lot of knowledge gained since the release of the M96.

 

[ammolab]

Sorry, but what is IMS?

I'll try to remove the oil cap while engine is running.


I hope this fix the smoke. Right now, oil level is 2/3 full.

Found M1 FS X2 5W-50 at Napa online, hope they really have them in stock.

Our small town NAPA had the Mobil 1 5W-50 in stock and on sale for $5.99/quart. Just got 4 for my 2011 BMW R1200R!