Coolant Level - Porsche Boxster Owner's Manual

Coolant Level

General information to the coolant
Please observe the chapter "EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON
YOUR VEHICLE" on page 208.
The cooling system is filled at the factory with
a permanent coolant. It provides year-round
protection from corrosion and freezing down to
-31°F (-35°C ).
Only use antifreeze authorized by Porsche.
Checking coolant level
The expansion tank for the coolant is located in the
rear luggage compartment under the service flap.
Check the coolant level regularly.
When the engine is cold and the car is level the
fluid level must lie between the "Min." and "Max."
markings.
Topping off coolant
Warning!
Danger of serious personal injury or death
from scalding. Coolant is hazardous to your
health, and may be fatal if swallowed.
Do not open the cap of the expansion tank
while the engine is hot.
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Maintenance, Car Care
Allow the engine to cool down before opening
the cap and protect your hands, arms and face
from any possible escape of hot coolant.
Keep coolant out of children's reach.
Also, keep coolant away from your pets. They
can be attracted to it should there be a spill,
or to used coolant left in an open container.
Coolant can be deadly to pets if consumed.
Warning!
Risk of damage from overowing coolant.
Take care while topping off coolant not to soil
the luggage compartment or items of luggage.
1. Switch engine off and let it cool.
Please observe the chapter "COOLING
SYSTEM" on page 94.
2. Open the service flap by pulling the handhold.