Oil Dipstick for 2011 Boxster S
11-28-2014, 03:43 PM
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Dipsticks are a pretty foolproof method of measurement, they leave out the guesswork and practically never fail. The vast majority of new cars still come with dipsticks, its only a few high-end marques that have abandoned them (maybe they think their customers don't like to get their fingers dirty...).
11-28-2014, 06:57 PM
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What got me thinking about an oil dipstick for a Boxster S is that AudiWorld has a forum where getting a dipstick for an Audi S4 B8 platform can be obtained from ECS Tuning for $30.99 + $6.55 shipping.
Part No. 06E115611h. My 2011 Boxster S 987 has no dipstick just an electronic readout.
Cannot find where ECS Tuning supplies a dipstick for my Boxster. Any suggestions?
Part No. 06E115611h. My 2011 Boxster S 987 has no dipstick just an electronic readout.
Cannot find where ECS Tuning supplies a dipstick for my Boxster. Any suggestions?
11-28-2014, 07:55 PM
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I recently changed my oil and used the following procedure.
- Couple hours of spirited driving
- 4 Hour drain while the car was still hot
- Add 7.5 Quarts of Oil
- Start engine until warm and took measurement
- measured at the lowest point so added another .5 Quarts
- measurement shows one line below full so I still need to add another .25 - .5 quarts.
The manual says the car uses 8 quarts in an oil change so I'm clearly over that but not by much.
As far as having a dipstick, we all have to give into technology at some point. My primary concern is the reliability of this device. Accuracy seems to be very good since a .25 quart addition is easily captured on the reading.
My new Volvo uses a similar measuring device but it is not accurate by design. It only tells the owner if the car needs oil or is full, it doesnt' have markers in between full/refill lines.
- Couple hours of spirited driving
- 4 Hour drain while the car was still hot
- Add 7.5 Quarts of Oil
- Start engine until warm and took measurement
- measured at the lowest point so added another .5 Quarts
- measurement shows one line below full so I still need to add another .25 - .5 quarts.
The manual says the car uses 8 quarts in an oil change so I'm clearly over that but not by much.
As far as having a dipstick, we all have to give into technology at some point. My primary concern is the reliability of this device. Accuracy seems to be very good since a .25 quart addition is easily captured on the reading.
My new Volvo uses a similar measuring device but it is not accurate by design. It only tells the owner if the car needs oil or is full, it doesnt' have markers in between full/refill lines.
11-28-2014, 09:07 PM
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But seriously, I went out with the family while the car was draining. When I came back the thing was still dripping.
11-30-2014, 05:22 PM
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11-30-2014, 06:30 PM
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