Engine oil capacity
8.8 L
- Fill quantity listed for this engine
Porsche Boxster S 3.2 986Convertible · 3.2 litre · 185 kW
Aug 1999 – Jul 2002 · Convertible · Petrol · 3,179 cc
Engine, fluids, brakes, wheels and tyres, bulbs, battery and wipers for this car.
Other Boxster S 3.2 versions
Oil & fluids
Coolant capacity
17 L
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Gearbox oils
| Gearbox | Type | Fluid | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A86 | — | Automatic transmission fluid | 9.8 L |
| G86 | — | Gear oil | 2.8 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. More than one gearbox is listed for this car, so check which one yours has before buying oil.
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
M 96.21
- 3,179 cc · 6 cylinders · 24 valves
- Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
- Bore × stroke 93 × 78 mm
- Compression 11:1
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Brake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 318 × 28 mm | Vented | 26 mm | All versions |
| Rear | 292 × 20 mm | Vented | 18 mm | All versions |
| Rear | 299 × 24 mm | Vented | 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-inch | 205/50 R17 | 7.0J × 17, offset ET55 | Front |
| 18-inch | 225/40 R18 | 7.5J × 18, offset ET50 | Front |
| 18-inch | 265/35 R18 | 9.0J × 18, offset ET52 | 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) | D2S xenon · 35 W | Xenon |
| High beam | H7 · 55 W | Dual Headlight |
| Front fog light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Indicator, front | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Daytime running light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Parking / position light | W5W · 5 W | Halogen |
| Brake light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Third brake light | W3W · 3 W | — |
| Reverse light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Rear fog light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Number plate light | C5W · 5 W | — |
| Interior 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 × 175 mm | 80 Ah | 730 A (EN) | 35% |
| 278 × 175 × 190 mm | 70 Ah | 760 A (EN) | 19% |
| 315 × 175 × 190 mm | 80 Ah | 800 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
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.