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2000 Boxster and I’ve developed a coolant leak. It doesn’t gush out, it just steadily drips, but I’m losing a quarter-cup a week

Q- I own a 2000 Boxster and I’ve developed a coolant leak. It doesn’t gush out, it just steadily drips, but I’m losing a quarter-cup a week. It’s leaving small puddles near the right rear corner of the car, and my wife is starting to make jokes about the “puppy that isn’t housebroken yet.” Help!…

Left front wheel did not turn freely and that the warning light is on

Q – While my car was in for service, the advisor told me that the left front wheel did not turn freely and that the warning light is on. They also mentioned that my brake pedal was low and that I needed brake pads (at least). Since I didn’t take the car in for anything…

I have a 1996 Carrera Cabrio and have had repeated alternator failures

Q – I have a 1996 Carrera Cabrio and I have a number of questions. I have had repeated alternator failures in the car. The first one burned up when the wiring harness failed. My clue was that the instrument cluster lit up like a Christmas tree. I had already removed the alternator and purchased…

For about three weeks my 1987 944s has been losing coolant but I cannot find a leak. Now the oil is looking like a chocolate milk shake

Q – For about three weeks my 1987 944s has been losing coolant but I cannot find a leak. Now I began to notice that my oil is looking odd like a chocolate milk shake. The car runs fine and it has never overheated. Any ideas? Bill A – On the 944 there is an…

My 2006 Carerra has an odd symptom with the ignition switch. To start it, I have to turn the key very hard before it will crank and when I shut it off, I have to push in on the key to get it to turn off

Q – My 2006 Carerra has an odd symptom with the ignition switch. To start it, I have to turn the key very hard before it will crank and when I shut it off, I have to push in on the key to get it to turn off. My other Porsche does not work like…

My 2001 Carrera began making loud grinding noises and now the low coolant light is on and there is coolant on the ground in the left rear corner

Q – My 2001 Carrera began making loud grinding noises and now the low coolant light is on and there is coolant on the ground in the left rear corner of the car. I am afraid to drive it. I am somewhat suspicious since I just had the coolant recovery bottle replaced last month. Matt…

My 1986 944 Turbo doesn’t seem to have the “get up and go” it used to

Q – My Porsche doesn’t seem to have the “get up and go” it used to. I wonder what I can do to spark up the performance without ruining the resale value. It is a 1986 944 Turbo. Todd A – Performance is a relative thing so first of all, I would test drive it…

My 86 944 has been acting strange and now it is dead. For a while, it would run well when cold unless it was damp outside

Q – My 86 944 has been acting strangely and now it is dead. For a while, it would run well when cold unless it was damp outside then it would sputter and run rough but after it warmed up for a while, it ran fine. Recently it started running rough even when it was…

I have an 86 Carrera Targa with 38,000 miles. Recently drove it about 10 miles, it started to sputter and then it died. Later started again.

Q – I have an 86 Carrera Targa with about 38,000 miles. Recently when it drove it about 10 miles, it started to sputter and then it died. I had it towed in and when it got to the shop, it started and ran fine! I hate that! They replaced the DME relay, checked fuel…

My 1997 Targa has only 20,000 miles on it but I have noticed an oil leak in the left rear corner of the engine and rusty hubs

Q – My 1997 Targa has only 20,000 miles on it but I have noticed an oil leak in the left rear corner of the engine. My tech has cautioned me that the entire camshaft chain housing might need to be resealed. Wow; that’s expensive! Considering that I only drive the car an average of…