US928

what type of antifreeze should i use for a 99 Boxster? can i Purchase from any part store or has to be a Porsche dealer. Thank You

blue2000s

This is a great web site in general.

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/an...foryourboxster

US928

Can i use Prestone Dex-Cool ???

blinkwatt

Distilled water to top it off. Go buy a gallon of the official P-Car stuff when flushing.

bjzorn

Yes, I would use just the P-car stuff

David A

Top it off with Water wetter from red line. It works.

blue2000s

Actually, I think Dex-cool is compatible, but use one from the list on Mike's web page. The Porsche stuff is just the same thing from an overpriced source.

Turboflyer

Unless you get it right and from the right recommendation I don't think it is worth the chance. Some times it is not worth the risk. I am getting ready to do a coolant change in the 01 S. Genuine P car fluid and distilled water. Peace of mind is worth something. Not that you probably cannot use something else but make real sure it is right. If your recommender is going on hear say and not documented use with some serious miles behind it why risk it.

schwank

VW/Audi G11 in my 44's.

mytoy986

I gotta go along with using P stuff. it's more money, but hey it's cheap compared to the cost of repairs.

Turboflyer

This is great. Still have to cal the dealer to find out the big why. I too had purchased the Porsche coolant. I drained my coolant, almost a florescent yellow. Then I began to mix the factory suff I purchased with distilled water for the change. Guess what, it was not yellow, it was a pinkish red. So what the heck did they put in my car when they did the RMS? You have the dealer do a repair and they use what ever they have. Come on. Will let the list know what kind of response I get. I bet you I paid for factory coolant and not the stuff they used I bet you that.

stumpjumper

I'm pretty sure porsche coolant can come either yellow or pink, I think ToolPants had a picture on Renntech with 2 styrofoam cups from 2 different coolant bottles, one yellow, one pink

Tool Pants

Pink was first used on the Cayenne. When the 987 came out pink was used. Pink has replaced yellow and they are ok to mix. I don't think you can buy yellow anymore, unless old stock is around.

Turboflyer

OK great one more reason to call it a girls car...pink coolant. Thanks for the input I had not yet called the dealer yet.