986 Porsche Boxster & Porsche Boxster S Service Schedule
This maintenance service schedule checklist is ONLY for the following Porsche models and years: 1996 to 2004 Porsche Boxster (986) – years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. Yearly maintenance intended for vehicles driven less than 9000 miles per year:
No oil change is required for this service. However, an oil and filter change is required at least every 2 years for vehicles not receiving a scheduled major maintenance. Yearly maintenance for vehicles driven more than 9000 miles per year, wait and perform the 15,000 mile maintenance at the scheduled mileage interval.
- Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
- Underside of vehicle & engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils & fluids) & chafing (wires, lines & hoses)
- Check that the underbody paneling is securely fastened – replace any damaged and/or missing panels
- Radiators and air inlets: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage
- Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level
- Engine: Check oil level
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for signs of damage, correct 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 cabrio 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
Minor maintenance at 15 000, 45 000, 75 000, 105 000 miles etc. / 24 000, 72 000, 120 000, 168 000 km etc.
- Change engine oil: (oil filter change is not required)
- Air Filter: Check the air filter condition, and if necessary, replace
- Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
- Underside of vehicle & engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils & fluids) & chafing (wires, lines & hoses)
- Check that the underbody paneling is securely fastened – replace any damaged and/or missing panels
- Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level
- Coolant hoses: Check condition. Radiators and air inlets: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage
- Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection level
- Pollen filter: Replace filter element
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for signs of damage, correct routing and corrosion
- Brake fluid: Check level
- 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 cabrio section body drains for debris
- Door locks, lid locks & safety hook of the front lid: Check to ensure that they are adjusted and function properly
- Check inner release of front luggage compartment on 2002-on vehicles (‘03-on Boxster).
- Vehicle lights: Check operation
- All headlights: Check alignment
- Horn: Check operation
- Windshield washer, headlight washer: Check fluid level, nozzle settings, and antifreeze protection level
- All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
Major maintenance at 30 000, 60 000, 90 000, 120 000 miles etc. / 48 000, 96 000, 144 000, 192 000 km etc.
- Change engine oil and oil filter
- Replace spark plugs: Only On Boxster up to 2000 (For 2001-on Boxster, see 60 000 mile schedule)
- Air filter: Replace filter element
- Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
- Polyrib belt: Check condition
- Underside of vehicle & engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils & fluids) & chafing (wires, lines & hoses)
- Check that the underbody paneling is securely fastened – replace any damaged and/or missing panels
- Coolant hoses: Check condition. Radiators and air inlets: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage
- Coolant: Check level and antifreeze
- Pollen filter: Replace filter element
- Fuel system: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and firm seating of the line connections
- Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level
- Parking brake: Check free play of the parking brake lever
- Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for signs of wear
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and corrosion
- Brake fluid: Check level
- Clutch: Check play or final position of pedal
- Throttle actuation: Check smoothness of operation, full-throttle position with the tester
- 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
- Check tightness on the front and rear suspension adjustment points
- Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the boots for leaks and signs of damage
- Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and signs of damage, check mounts
- Tires and spare wheel: Check condition and tire pressure
- Check firewall and cabrio section body drains for debris
- Door locks, lid locks & safety hook of the front lid: Check to ensure that they are adjusted and function properly
- Seat belts: Check operation and condition
- Vehicle lights: Check operation. All headlights: Check alignment
- Horn: Check operation
- Windshield washer, headlight washer: Check fluid level & nozzle settings, make sure to check the antifreeze
- All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
Additional maintenance every 60 000 miles / 96 000 km
- Replace spark plugs: 2001-on Boxster ( for earlier Boxster see 30 000 mile schedule)
- Replace Polyrib belt
- Fuel Filter: Replace filter
Additional maintenance every 90 000 miles / 144 000 km
- Manual transmission: Change oil
- Automatic transmission: Change ATF and ATF-filter
- Differential: Change oil (includes front differential if equipped)
Maintenance every 2 years
- Change brake fluid (only use Genuine Porsche Brake Fluid)
- Change engine oil and filter (on low mileage vehicle that have not received a scheduled major maintenance)
Maintenance after 4, 8 and 10 years, thereafter every 2 years
- Check airbag system
- Check rollover protection system (if equipped)
During road test:
- Check operation of remote control, front seats, foot brake & parking brake (also operating travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission,
- ParkAssist, automatic speed control, TC/PSM switches, heater, air-conditioning system & instruments.
- Visual inspect for leaks (oils and other fluids)
