Porsche sports cars are designed and manufactured by the best and should be inspected and maintained to a similar standard. The Porsche major service on the 986 generation Boxster is detailed below.
Major Maintenance Checklist
911 Carrera (996), 911 Turbo (996), Boxster (986)
Yearly maintenance intended for vehicles driven less than 9,000 miles per year.
No oil change is required for this service. However, an oil and filter change is required every two years for vehicles not receiving a scheduled major service. Yearly maintenance for vehicles driven more than 9,000 miles per year, wait and perform the 15,000 mile maintenance at the scheduled mileage interval.
Diagnosis system: Read fault memory
Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) & chafing (wires, lines & hoses). Check that the underbody paneling is securely fastened – replace any damaged and/or missing parts
Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage
Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level
Engine: Check engine oil level
Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion
Brake fluid: Check level
Steering gear: Visual inspection of the bellows for signs of damage
Tie rod ends: Check play and dust boots
Axle joints: Check play, visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage
Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the boots for leaks and signs of damage
Tires and spare wheel: Check condition and tire pressure
Check firewall and cabriolet section body drains for debris
Vehicle lights: Check operation. All headlights: check alignment
Horn: Check operation
All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
Major Maintenance At 30/60/90/120k Miles
Change oil and oil filter
Replace spark plugs: Only on 911 (996) and Boxster up to MY2000 and 911 Turbo 2001 (for 2001 911 (996) and Boxster, see the 60,000 mile schedule
