Oil change - 2005 Boxster S

[kingston12]

I have got a 2005 Boxster S that has only covered 17,000 miles.

I had the 6 year service done last year at about 14,000 miles so there is no scheduled service due until June 2013. This is my first car with a 2 year service interval and I still don't feel entirely comfortable with leaving the same oil in for that long, even on a car that is only used on the weekends.

Does anyone else who does low miles change it more regularly? My mileage is unlikely ever to top 5,000 per year, but a lot of that is town driving.

[threespins]

Both the Boxster and the TVR do low milage, but would not dream of not changing it at least once a year. Simple enough job on the Boxster. I am led to believe that if you don't use it much in winter it is better to stand with fresh oil in rather than old stuff. (just what I've read)

[chris7676]

AFAIK synthetic oil won't degrade much after a year.

Edited by chris7676 on Wednesday 4th July 15:11

[cd1957]

Hi for the cost of oil and filter change i would just do it.

Chris

[eagle1]

You should change oil at least every year even if not doing many miles.

[kingston12]

Thanks for the replies. The consensus seems to be to change it.

I assume that anyone who offers an oil & filter change will be able to do this? I'll just buy some Mobil 1 and take it to my local place I think.

[EvoSlayer]

I cover an average of 5k a year and change the oil and filter every Winter regardless, a simple and quick enough job.

[SonnyM]

kingston12 said:

Thanks for the replies. The consensus seems to be to change it.

I assume that anyone who offers an oil & filter change will be able to do this? I'll just buy some Mobil 1 and take it to my local place I think.

If you mean OPC or recommended Porsche specialist then yes. Don't go to Kwikfit or some other uncles company.

[mollytherocker]

I honestly believe that anyone not doing an annual oil change (or 12k if sooner) on ANY Porsche regardless of the type of oil used is absolutely nuts.

In fact, I will go as far to say you get what you deserve. Despite what Porsche say!!!!

MTR

[supermono]

mollytherocker said:

I honestly believe that anyone not doing an annual oil change (or 12k if sooner) on ANY Porsche regardless of the type of oil used is absolutely nuts.

In fact, I will go as far to say you get what you deserve. Despite what Porsche say!!!!

MTR

I would go further still. In the 60's I believe oil was supposed to be changed every couple of thousand miles. To go any more than that between changes must be madness also?

SM