Useful Information from ‘Ultra in-depth Boxster 986 buyer’s guide...’

In preparation for my hopefully pending Porsche Boxster 986 ownership, I was doing a bit of research, and came across this very useful YouTube video: 

• Ultra in-depth Boxster 986 buyer's guide including IMS deep dive analysis
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lv4V232Bx8

• Every 6000 miles - Engine Oil (recommendation)
• Every 12000 miles - Engine Oil
• Every 12000 miles - Cabin Filter
• Every 24000 miles - Engine Oil Filter
• Every 24000 miles - Air Filter
• Every 48000 miles - Fuel Filter
• Every 48000 miles - Serpentine Belt
• Every 96000 miles - Transmission Fluid
• Every 96000 miles - Transmission Filter
• Every 2 years - Brake Fluid
• Every 4 years - Spark Plugs

 

“Real world” schedule

• Every 48000 miles - Brake Discs
• Every 48000 miles - Clutch
• Every 48000 miles - Ignition Coils
• Every 48000 miles - IMS Bearing
• Every 48000 miles - Rear Main Seal
• Every 48000 miles - Coolant
• Every 96000 miles - Suspension Arms/Bushes
• Every 96000 miles - Shocks
• Every 96000 miles - Oil Air Separator
• Every 96000 miles - Differential Fluid (Auto)

 

Image 1: Major/Minor interval (miles)

 

• Brake fluid every 2 years
• Spark plugs every 4 years

 Image 2: Extra things at 48000 and 96000 miles

Image 3: Real World schedule

Also, if you change the engine oil every 6000 miles or so, it helps prevent the IMS bearing going.