RMS possibly *NM*

Hi All, I did an oil change this weekend and while I was under the car, I noticed some wetness, feels like oil but I could be wrong.

I get 1-3 drips on the driveway over night after driving. I noticed my coolant level was below min, and i have since topped up,m but don't think that's related.

2005 Boxster 2.7L (original owner), 61,000 km

Any idea of what this could be?, I included some pics so perhaps we can identify it. Thanks in Advance!













Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/19/2011 08:41PM by porschestar. (view changes)

Steve
Guards Red 1999
I'm not a race car driver, but I play one in 2nd and 3rd gear

Rear Main Seal leak
Try using a motor oil with a bit more viscosity
Eventually you'll need to get it fixed or it will damage the flywheel
Whenever you change the clutc that's the time to do it
Happy Boxstering
Pedro

Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)

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Thanks guys! I looked up RMS and that seems to be exactly the description of what happening!

At first I was scared of the horrid IMS issue....

I'm just curious if its such a small leak, why will it damage the flywheel?

I'm using 0W-40.... I see what you mean... what would viscosity would u recommend?

Thanks again!

... from the RMS is right behind the flywheel.
The Boxster's flywheel is a dual-mass flywheel with an integrated elastometer.
Petroleum products, such as oil will damage this type of material.
0W40 is way too thin unlese you are Santa Claus and live in the North Pole.
I highly recommend you switch to 10W40 High Mileage (regardless of your actual mileage).
If you are in a hot environment the oil could be 15W50 which is my personal choice in So. FL.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)

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Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar

"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"

"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti

"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna