joeluth Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Hi I noticed the coolant level was below minimum. Figured I'd head out and get some to top it up, I popped the reg into eurocar parts and a few "compatible" options popped up, just wondering if it's ok to use these general brands like Triple QX red? https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/triple-qx-red-concentrate-antifreeze-coolant-5ltr-523770481 I can see through the reservoir window that the existing coolant is a pinkish colour. specs here state Triple QX is phosphate free, so reckon this is safe for a 2000 boxster 2.7? http://topcat.adsapplications.co.uk/imagestore/TecDocImage/Picture/pdf/pdf1973/Triple QXRedAntifreeze.pdf What ya'll using out there? Cheers muchly. Joel Edited April 24, 2021 by joeluth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 I hope it is okay because that’s what I have in my 987.. Sounds like you may have a leak though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeluth Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 I hope not! 🙏 but yeah I agree, seems rather likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 At least you can see the coolant on the floor now that ☀️ is out..unless it’s in the under trays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanmr2 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 2 hours ago, joeluth said: Hi I noticed the coolant level was below minimum. Figured I'd head out and get some to top it up, I popped the reg into eurocar parts and a few "compatible" options popped up, just wondering if it's ok to use these general brands like Triple QX red? https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/triple-qx-red-concentrate-antifreeze-coolant-5ltr-523770481 I can see through the reservoir window that the existing coolant is a pinkish colour. specs here state Triple QX is phosphate free, so reckon this is safe for a 2000 boxster 2.7? http://topcat.adsapplications.co.uk/imagestore/TecDocImage/Picture/pdf/pdf1973/Triple QXRedAntifreeze.pdf What ya'll using out there? Cheers muchly. Joel I was at my Indy for a service a few weeks back and he had a 25 litre container with Triple QX red he said that is what he puts in all the M96 engine cars so I would think you are safe enough using it and you can get it for a good price from carparts4less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 That's what I used on mine when I renewed the water pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 is it ok to mix and match though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 If you are losing coolant, check for leaks on both ends of the rubber hoses that connect the feed and return pipes to the rads in the front wheel arches / front subframe. The spring clips on these can fracture and reduce the clamping effect they have. Either remove the pipes and replace the clips, or as a quick fix add a jubilee clip right next to the spring clamp on the side away from the end of the hose, this way you will clamp down on to the swage on the end of the metal pipe. This will work as a fix until you have to drain the system for something else. 20 litres is a lot of coolant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Also check for coolant in the boot under the carpet, if wet, more than likely you have an old coolant cap or you have a split expansion tank, both very common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphyBMW Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 I’ve got a weep on the “engine end” of the N/S hose; it’s getting undone shortly for a water pump change, is this just a case of clean up & refit, or new hoses? mine look like they are already jubilee clips... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 When I had my 996 checked over, the garage said that the antifreeze was the wrong colour. Its strength was fine, so I left it. Its important to not mix antifreeze and when I had my water pump changed this week, I had the system fully fleshed and put the one mentioned back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 12 hours ago, RalphyBMW said: I’ve got a weep on the “engine end” of the N/S hose; it’s getting undone shortly for a water pump change, is this just a case of clean up & refit, or new hoses? mine look like they are already jubilee clips... If there's already a jubilee on there it could be time for a new hose, or someone change the whole car to jubilees at some point in the past. If the system is being drained for the water pump it is definitely a good time to get it all checked over and completely filled with fresh coolant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad_78 Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 I’ve recently changed my coolant tank and I used Comma Xstream.https://motornuts.co.uk/xsm20l Their data sheet states it’s suitable for Porsches 1996-2009 https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/storage.commaoil.com/files/products_masters/14955.pdf?response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%2214955.pdf%22&AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJXQ2YUDI5JWFP3IQ&Expires=1619337994&Signature=xWuD5jgQc%2F9W7MW0WUh6mCiBPRQ%3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatbloke Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 Is Triple QX G13 OK to use in the boxster? https://boothtowncarparts.co.uk/shop/ols/products/triple-qx-5l-antifreeze-summer-coolant-purple-concentrated-long-life-g13/v/TRP-QX-5L-NTF-20-LTR I use it in the Skoda (should be G12) and I am just going to use it in the Audi (should be G13 anyway). I want to flush out the Boxster and use the same if possible. Thoughts? Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 It should be red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Fatbloke said: Is Triple QX G13 OK to use in the boxster? https://boothtowncarparts.co.uk/shop/ols/products/triple-qx-5l-antifreeze-summer-coolant-purple-concentrated-long-life-g13/v/TRP-QX-5L-NTF-20-LTR I use it in the Skoda (should be G12) and I am just going to use it in the Audi (should be G13 anyway). I want to flush out the Boxster and use the same if possible. Thoughts? Cheers Dave Whatever it is make sure you've got enough capacity to catch 18 litres, and the same amount mixed up to refill if you empty it completely. Also they can take a few attempts to bleed, if you can park it sightly nose down to help with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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