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As I live in Southern Ontario Canada I store my 07 Boxster during the winter months. For the past 3 years, immediately after the initial engine start in the spring, oil leaks from the Rear Main engine seal. This is an expensive repair that I do not wish to have done every year. I believe that because the engine is not being run for 3-4 months the RMS is dry and without lubrication. Thus at startup the torque from the crankshaft tears the seal. The engine oil is changed before storage and I was wondering if there is an additive could be added to the oil that would prevent this RMS from drying up.

My service shop has suggested starting the engine regularly while it is storage.

Looking for a solution.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions

As I live in Southern Ontario Canada I store my 07 Boxster during the winter months. For the past 3 years, immediately after the initial engine start in the spring, oil leaks from the Rear Main engine seal. This is an expensive repair that I do not wish to have done every year. I believe that because the engine is not being run for 3-4 months the RMS is dry and without lubrication. Thus at startup the torque from the crankshaft tears the seal. The engine oil is changed before storage and I was wondering if there is an additive could be added to the oil that would prevent this RMS from drying up.

My service shop has suggested starting the engine regularly while it is storage.

Looking for a solution.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions