Engine oil capacity
7.5 L
- Fill quantity listed for this engine
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 981Convertible · 3.4 litre · 232 kW
Apr 2012 onward · Convertible · Petrol · 3,436 cc
Engine, fluids, brakes, wheels and tyres, bulbs, battery and wipers for this car.
Oil & fluids
Engine oil approval
Porsche A40
- Use an oil that carries this approval
Coolant capacity
23 L
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Gearbox oils
| Gearbox | Type | Fluid | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CG2 | — | Gear oil | 5.3 L |
The gearbox figure is the quantity listed for the gearbox. A fluid change usually takes less, so fill to the correct level rather than to the figure.
Quantities and approvals as listed for this vehicle. Check the level after filling; a capacity is not a top-up amount.
Engine & drivetrain
Engine code
MA1.23
- 3,436 cc · 6 cylinders · 24 valves
- Naturally aspirated · direct injection
- Bore × stroke 97 × 77.5 mm
- Compression 12.5:1
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Brake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 330 × 28 mm | Vented | 26 mm | All versions |
| Rear | 299 × 20 mm | Vented | 18 mm | All versions |
Size is diameter × thickness. Replace a disc before it wears to its minimum thickness, which is also marked on the disc itself. Where two sizes are listed for one axle, the car's equipment decides which it has: measure the disc to be sure.
Wheels & tyres
Stud pattern
5 × 130
- Number of bolts × circle diameter (mm)
Wheel bolts
M14 × 1.5
- 19 mm hex head
Factory wheel and tyre sizes
| Wheel | Tyre size | Rim | Fitted to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-inch | 235/45 R18 | 8.0J × 18, offset ET57 | Front |
| 19-inch | 235/40 R19 | 8.0J × 19, offset ET57 | Front |
| 19-inch | 265/40 R19 | 9.5J × 19, offset ET45 | Rear |
| 20-inch | 235/35 R20 | 8.5J × 20, offset ET57 | Front |
| 20-inch | 235/35 R20 | 8.0J × 20, offset ET57 | Front |
| 20-inch | 265/35 R20 | 9.5J × 20, offset ET45 | Rear |
| 20-inch | 265/35 R20 | 10.0J × 20, offset ET50 | Rear |
Sizes the parts catalogue lists for this car. A "Rear" row is the wider rear tyre on cars with different sizes front and rear. Your tyre placard, on the driver's door pillar, gives the sizes and pressures for the wheels your car was built with.
Bulbs
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Headlight (low beam) | D3S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| High beam | D3S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| High beam | H9 · 65 W | Halogen |
| Front fog light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Indicator, front | HY21W · 21 W | — |
| Indicator, rear | PY21W · 21 W | — |
| Daytime running light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Parking / position light | W5W · 5 W | — |
| Brake / tail light | P21/5W · 5 W | — |
| Reverse light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Interior light | W5W · 5 W | — |
| Boot light | W5W · 5 W | — |
Check the bulb you take out before buying a new one. Halogen, xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs, and LED lights usually have no bulb to replace.
Battery
| Case size (L × W × H) | Capacity | Cold cranking | Share of listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 × 175 × 190 mm | 80 Ah | 800 A (EN) | 56% |
| 278 × 175 × 190 mm | 70 Ah | 760 A (EN) | 16% |
The main battery sizes listed for this car, most common first. The right one depends on the car's equipment, such as start-stop, so match the size, capacity and type printed on the battery you are replacing.
Spark plugs
Number
6
Thread
M14 × 1.25
Electrode gap
1.6 mm
Tightening torque
22 Nm
Engine, gearbox, brake, wheel, tyre, bulb, battery and plug details are taken from the parts makers' listings for this exact vehicle. Where those listings disagree, only the clear majority is shown.
Wiper blade sizes & fittings
Right-hand driveCheck your vehicle's build month and arm fitting against the rows below.
| Build date | Blade sizes | Attachment / clip | Matching blades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 – Aug 2016 | Driver 530 mm / passenger 575 mm | RBTL21 | Bosch A 698 S |
From Bosch's Australian wiper catalogue, for right-hand-drive vehicles. Match the build month, the existing arm connector and any fitting conditions before ordering.
Parts for this car
1 in stockEvery part we stock that is listed to fit the Boxster S 3.4 (981). Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.
Wipers1 part
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Low stock$38.00
