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Ok with this being my first porsche ,and me slowly getting to know it,my question is ,which engine oil and what grade? Been reading that some change to 10w50 miller stuff,but that looks expensive.

Mine used to run 5W/50 Comma Motor sport. Various people on e bay around £43 shipped. SL rated & heavier than an OPC would use. I used to give it to the OPC when they serviced it. This is one seller who I've used.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Bottles-Com ... Sw4iRWE7yy

Hi Peter -

Your question is a common one and you will get a myriad of answers on this site!

I guess it's a loyalty to a brand name and how much you want to spend on the product. Just go for a reputable product that fits your driving needs ie road use - not track use etc. The semi synthetic oils are obviously the normal way to go and you must just get a rating that suits your needs.

I use Shell Helix H7 10W 40 in my 944S2 down here in South Africa but you may find comments more advisory for colder climates like that the UK.

Dave
CT

Dave the question is for a Boxster hence being in the mid engined section. I'd always run a synthetic in a M96 because of the high temps & issues of bore scoring.

yep would deffo run fully synth but wondered on the grade ,some sites seem to moving away from 0w-40 on older engines

peter2704 wrote:yep would deffo run fully synth but wondered on the grade ,some sites seem to moving away from 0w-40 on older engines

Some do some don't after researching it to death I went with a heavier synth.

peter2704 wrote:yep would deffo run fully synth but wondered on the grade ,some sites seem to moving away from 0w-40 on older engines

Hi

I agree with that for older engines...0w is too thin....

Personally I use 15w-50

All the best Brett

I'm running Petronas Syntium 3000 5w-40 in my Boxster.
Slightly heavier when cold but still fine in this country and no issues so far.

Brett928S2 wrote:

peter2704 wrote:yep would deffo run fully synth but wondered on the grade ,some sites seem to moving away from 0w-40 on older engines

Hi

I agree with that for older engines...0w is too thin....

Personally I use 15w-50

All the best Brett

Plus 1 for the 15w-50, think I am running the same brand as Brett too.

I'll run what ever revolution guys use ,shes book in for a major

peter2704 wrote:I'll run what ever revolution guys use ,shes book in for a major

Personally I'd ask, I had a discussion with am Indie a while ago & he said his customers expect Mobil 1. Personally I want my choice in it not a convenient for the garage bulk tank fill. This is why I bought the Comma Motorsport.

Been using Titan Pro R (Silkolene) 15W50 for the last 9 years, as recommended by Engine Builder Simon Peckham (Expensive yes but If it was good enough for him then who am I to argue )
HTH
Clive

951Torqing wrote:Been using Titan Pro R (Silkolene) 15W50 for the last 9 years, as recommended by Engine Builder Simon Peckham (Expensive yes but If it was good enough for him then who am I to argue )
HTH
Clive

That's the same as I use, and I think Brett too, although its Fuchs branded now.

sam wrote:

951Torqing wrote:Been using Titan Pro R (Silkolene) 15W50 for the last 9 years, as recommended by Engine Builder Simon Peckham (Expensive yes but If it was good enough for him then who am I to argue )
HTH
Clive

That's the same as I use, and I think Brett too, although its Fuchs branded now.

Hi

Yup ,same ...and yes its branded as Fuchs ..nice dark red colour... I get it from Opie Oils...its cheaper and the owner has a 928 so obviously a superior company

All the best Brett

Sorry tr7v8

In my enthusiasm to reply, I failed to see that the question came from a mid engine!

Dave