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2017 Porsche Boxster oil capacity, type & filter

The 2017 Porsche Boxster oil capacity is 6 qt (2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo) and 6 qt (2.5L 4-Cyl Turbo). All engines use 0W-40 oil.

2017 Porsche Boxster oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo 6 qt 0W-40 Purolator PL21446
2.5L 4-Cyl Turbo 6 qt 0W-40 Purolator PL21446

Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter. Also check 2017 Porsche Boxster S .

2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo
Capacity 6 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-40 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters
Purolator Shown first PL21446 Search PL21446

Confirm Purolator PL21446 in the retailer selector before checkout.

i Based on 1 checked source: Purolator Part Finder. Additional cross-check is still pending: another filter catalog cross-check and alternate part-number support. Use it as a reference, then confirm the exact filter part number at checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
2.5L 4-Cyl Turbo
Capacity 6 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-40 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters
Purolator Shown first PL21446 Search PL21446

Confirm Purolator PL21446 in the retailer selector before checkout.

i Based on 1 checked source: Purolator Part Finder. Additional cross-check is still pending: another filter catalog cross-check and alternate part-number support. Use it as a reference, then confirm the exact filter part number at checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment

3 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-27 How we verify →

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2017 Porsche Boxster oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

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Source coverage for the 2017 Porsche Boxster

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder.

Source coverage

3 checked source rows for the 2017 Porsche Boxster.

Before ordering for this 2017 Porsche Boxster

Checkout verification checklist
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
0W-40
Filter
Purolator PL21446
2.5L 4-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
0W-40
Filter
Purolator PL21446

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, and Purolator Part Finder.

Same oil specs on other 2017 Porsche models

718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, Cayman

Porsche Boxster oil specs by year

This table includes checked Porsche Boxster model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2020 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator PL21446
2019 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator PL21446
2018 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator PL21446
2017 Current page 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator PL21446
2015 7.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99090EX
2014 7.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99090EX
2013 7.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99090EX
2012 7.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99090EX
2011 7.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99090EX
2010 7.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG99090EX
2009 7.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 ECOGARD X5316
2008 8.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator L25316
2007 8.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator L25316
2006 8.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 ECOGARD X5316
2005 8.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 PG5250

How we verified 2017 Porsche Boxster oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.

This page checked 3 sources for the 2017 Porsche Boxster. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo capacity, 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo oil filter, 2.5L 4-Cyl Turbo capacity, and 2.5L 4-Cyl Turbo oil filter. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
3
Last checked
2026-06-27
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-27 Visit brand site

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