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Absence of Oil dip stick

Old Chuck

By Old Chuck
in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

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When did the Boxster lose its oil dip stick? Did most of the Porsche models lose it as well?

Have there been any problems with the dash board sensor readings? Just wondering if these sensors will be a problem with some miles and time on the car. I have always done my own maintence and not being able to check the oil with a dip stick is a concern of mine.

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Loren Member

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As I recall the 996 TT has never had a dipstick (since 2001). The Boxster and Carrera model lost their dipstick with the 987 and 997 models. The older Boxster and Carrera had both electronic and mechanical (dipstick) measurement.

Only the V6 (VW design) Cayenne engine has a dipstick the Cayenne S and TT do not. Of course the ($400,00 plus) Carrera GT does not have a dipstick.

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I have the first year 986, 1997, and do not use the dip stick. I trust the oil level gauge, just like I trust the fuel level gauge.

Like Loren said, the dip stick went away when the 987 came out in 2005.

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