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low oil pressure can be caused by a blocked or part blocked gause at the bottom of the oil pump, the oil pump itself or a faulty oil pressure sensor unit. Try replacing the oil pressure sensor first as this was the problem with my one.
It is located just below where your oil filter and just above where you power steering pump are mounted in the engine compartment.
5 quarts without a filter, 5 1/2 with.
Use 20w50. Recommend Valvoline VR1--it's got a chemical that is good for the old seals. A lot of the "race" oils have the same. Dan
I use Mobil 1 10w30 works well with good quality filter.
the oil drain plug is located at the bottom of the sump under the engine. If memory serves you will need a hex bit to remove it.
6 quarts U.S. Dash warning indicator will light up with 5 quarts.
6.3 quarts, but don't stress over the .3 - call it six quarts even.
spark plugs and wires, oil and oil filter, air filter, check rotor and points in distributor, check belts, just basic maintenance.
Remove the old filter and make sure you remove the old gasket, there should only be 1 gasket.
2 liters, so just a tad more than 2 quarts. The fluid level should be 6-8mm below the filler hole.
The engine oil capacity for a 1997 Porsche Boxster is 9.5quarts.