Coolant - Porsche 718 Boxster Driver Manual

Coolant

The coolant provides year-round protection from
corrosion and freezing down to –37 °C.
Regular checking of the coolant level is part of
servicing.
e Use only antifreeze authorised by Porsche.
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Porsche recommends Glysantin
alternatively antifreeze in accordance with
G12++/VW TL 774-G
Responding to warning symbol
NOTICE
The symbol appears on the multi-function
display if the coolant temperature is too high.
If the symbol appears, the coolant level is
too low.
If the vehicle continues to move after the red
warning message is displayed, there is a risk of
engine damage.
e Switch engine off and let it cool.
e Do not continue driving if the warning persists
even when the engine coolant level is correct.
Have the fault corrected.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Porsche
recommends a Porsche partner as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
f Refer to chapter "Warning and Information
Messages" on page 278.
Checking coolant level and adding
coolant
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G40 or
Fig. 68: Boxster coolant reservoir
Fig. 69: Cayman coolant reservoir
Hot engine parts and
WARNING
hot coolant
The engine and adjacent components, the exhaust
system and the coolant become very hot when the
engine is running.
The coolant tank is pressurised. Hot coolant
can spray out suddenly if the coolant tank is not
opened with care.
e Take care when working near hot vehicle parts,
particularly the engine and the exhaust
system.
e Top up coolant only with the engine stopped
and ignition switched off.
e Do not open the cap on the coolant reservoir
when the engine is hot. Wait until the coolant
temperature gauge displays a temperature
below 60 °C.
f Refer to chapter "B – Coolant temperature" on
page 264.
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