Porsche Boxster
Maintenance specs for 8 variants of the Porsche Boxster — from 1997 to 2016.
1997–2004 Porsche Boxster
2.5L H6 (986) (M96/20) · RWD
201 hp / 181 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (G86/00)
FluidMobil 1 75W-90
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidMobil 1 75W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change15,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
1999–2004 Porsche Boxster
2.7L H6 (986 S) (M96/22) · RWD
217 hp / 192 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (G86/01)
FluidMobil 1 75W-90
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidMobil 1 75W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change15,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
2004–2008 Porsche Boxster
2.7L H6 (987) (M97/20) · RWD
240 hp / 199 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (G87/00)
FluidMobil 1 75W-90
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidMobil 1 75W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change20,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter30,000 mi
2005–2008 Porsche Boxster
3.2L H6 (987 S) (M97/21) · RWD
280 hp / 236 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (G87/01)
FluidMobil 1 75W-90
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidMobil 1 75W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change20,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter30,000 mi
2009–2012 Porsche Boxster
2.9L H6 (987.2) (MA1.20) · RWD
255 hp / 214 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (G87/20)
FluidMobil 1 75W-90
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidMobil 1 75W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change20,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter30,000 mi
2009–2012 Porsche Boxster
3.4L H6 (987.2 S) (MA1.21) · RWD
310 hp / 266 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (G87/21)
FluidMobil 1 75W-90
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidMobil 1 75W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change20,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter30,000 mi
2012–2016 Porsche Boxster
2.7L H6 (981) (MA1.22) · RWD
265 hp / 206 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (G87/20)
FluidMobil 1 75W-90
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidMobil 1 75W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change20,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter30,000 mi
2012–2016 Porsche Boxster
3.4L H6 (981 S) (MA1.23) · RWD
315 hp / 265 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (G87/21)
FluidMobil 1 75W-90
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidMobil 1 75W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change20,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter30,000 mi