Owner's guide · 1997–today
Porsche Boxster, Cayman & 718
owner's guide.
The factory maintenance schedule for the Boxster, Cayman & 718, with the source of every item, and the problems our technicians explain on video. Free, no sign-in.
Factory maintenance schedule
From the manufacturer's maintenance sheets (or a copy of them, where the source says so), checked 2026-10-21. For what is due at your miles, use What's due on mine.
Boxster (986) 1997–2004
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minor maintenance (engine oil change, pollen filter, air filter check) | At 15k · 45k · 75k · 105k mi | Factory sheet |
| Major maintenance (engine oil & filter, air filter, pollen filter, belt check) | At 30k · 60k · 90k · 120k mi | Factory sheet |
| Yearly service (low-mileage cars) | Every year | Factory sheet |
| Engine oil & filter (low-mileage cars) | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs (MY up to 2000) | Every 30,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs (MY 2001-on 911 Carrera / Boxster) | Every 60,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Air filter | Every 30,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Cabin/pollen filter | Every 15,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Drive (Poly-rib) belt replacement | Every 60,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Fuel filter | Every 60,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 90,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Automatic (Tiptronic) ATF and ATF filter | Every 90,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Differential oil (incl. front differential if equipped) | Every 90,000 mi | Factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Coolant | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
Boxster / Cayman (987.1) 2008
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minor maintenance 1 (incl. engine oil & filter, pollen filter) | At 12k · 48k · 84k · 120k mi | Factory sheet |
| Major maintenance (incl. engine oil & filter, air filter) | At 36k · 72k · 108k · 144k mi or every 3 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt check | Every 36,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 48,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 108,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Tiptronic ATF and ATF filter | Every 108,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Tiptronic final drive oil | Every 108,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Convertible top maintenance | Every 12,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Tire sealant replacement | Every 4 years | Factory sheet |
| Airbag system inspection | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
Boxster / Cayman (987.2) 2009–2012
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 10,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Intermediate maintenance (pollen filter + inspection) | At 20k · 60k · 100k · 140k mi | Factory sheet |
| Maintenance (major: air filter + full inspection) | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Cabin/pollen filter | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Air filter | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt check | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| PDK clutch oil | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| PDK transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Convertible top maintenance | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Tire sealant replacement | Every 4 years | Factory sheet |
| TPMS battery check | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
| Airbag system inspection | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
Boxster / Cayman (981) 2013–2016
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 10,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Scheduled maintenance | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt check | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Ancillary unit mounts / chassis rubber inspection | Every 80,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| PDK transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| PDK clutch oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Tire sealant | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
718 Boxster / Cayman (982), 4-cylinder turbo 2017–today
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 10,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| Cabin/pollen filter + pre-filter | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| Spark plugs | Every 30,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| Engine air filter | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| PDCC reservoir (if equipped) | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| PDK transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Club copy of factory sheet |
| Inspection | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
718 Boxster / Cayman GTS 4.0, Spyder, GT4 (982, 6-cyl) 2020–today
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs | Every 30,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Engine air filter | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Drive belt | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| PDK clutch fluid | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
718 Cayman GT4 RS / Spyder RS (982) 2022–today
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 12,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Inspection | Every 12,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
Not on the factory sheets we hold
- 981 intermediate-service contents, 2016 Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder
- 718 GTS 4.0 / GT4 / Spyder US engine-oil interval and cabin filter
- 718 PDK clutch fluid (published sources disagree)
- Coolant replacement interval (the factory sheets list level and antifreeze checks only)
Ask our service team for these. We will not guess an interval.
Ask our service teamKnown issues and how-tos
From our technicians, for the Boxster, Cayman & 718.
Known issueThe real reason the Porsche IMS bearing fails911
Repair981/991 PDK sensor fix911
Known issueCoolant system fault: 718 Cayman and Boxster718
Repair718/982 GT4 suspension fix718
Maintenance2023–2025 GT4 RS maintenance schedule718
How-toOpen your front trunk with a dead batteryAll
MaintenanceWhy your brake fluid failsAll
BuyingPorsche pre-purchase inspection (PPI)AllThinking of selling your Boxster or Cayman?
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Questions
Where does the Boxster, Cayman & 718 schedule come from?
From the manufacturer's published maintenance sheets. Each item links to its source, and the date shows when we last checked them.
What if an item is not listed?
Some items are not on the factory sheets we hold; they are listed on this page. Ask our service team and we will check your car.
Can you service my Boxster, Cayman & 718?
Yes. Book from this page and our service team takes it from there.