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2006 Porsche Boxster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Boxster.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Porsche Boxster is a passenger car equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-rated fuel economy of 16 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 19 mpg combined, figures that reflect the typical performance trade-offs of its era's sports car engineering; with zero recalls and only five total owner complaints logged—its engine cited as the primary concern—this model year sits well within a period of notably improving reliability for the nameplate, which had recorded its highest complaint count of 34 in 1998 and would later reach its lowest at just one complaint in 2008, suggesting that by 2006 the Boxster had already established a substantially more dependable platform compared to its earliest iterations.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 0PB115499A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	0PB115499A alt 99610722560
Engine air filter	98711013301
Spark plug	99917022390
Battery	9A7915089G alt 9A7915105
Front wiper blades	99662890111
Serpentine belt	99610215168
Thermostat	99610612554 alt 99610632651
Cabin air filter	99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	170.9 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	50.8 in
Wheelbase	94.9 in
Curb weight	2855 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.3 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	46/54

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Boxster of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.3–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2011 Spyder Convertible

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	S Convertible 3.2L F-6	5.00 sec	13.40 sec	280 hp	RWD
2005	S convertible 3.2L F-6	5.00 sec	13.40 sec	280 hp	RWD
2005	S Convertible 3.2L F-6	5.10 sec	13.60 sec	280 hp	RWD
2005	S convertible 3.2L F-6	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	280 hp	RWD
2007	S Convertible 3.4L F-6	4.90 sec	13.40 sec	295 hp	RWD
2007	Convertible 2.7L F-6	5.60 sec	14.10 sec	245 hp	RWD
2009	S Convertible 3.4L F-6	4.30 sec	12.90 sec	310 hp	RWD
2009	S Convertible 3.4L F-6	4.50 sec	13.00 sec	310 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.7
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.7 Pints
Engine Coolant	FILLED WITH PORSCHE LIFTIME COOLANT
Manual Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 00004330471
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.6
Manual Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 00004330471

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Gap	0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap	0.063 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.87 lbs
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	6.59 oz

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 20,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 20,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
At 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Final Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Porsche Boxster sits in a notably quiet stretch of the model's federal record. After the 1997–2004 run saw multiple recalls annually (two to five per year) and complaint counts frequently in the teens or higher, 2006 recorded just five complaints, zero recalls, and zero investigations—matching 2005 and 2007 as part of a low-incident plateau. Compared with the 19 complaints logged in both 2003 and 2005, the 2006 figure is a clear dip, and its zero recalls extend a no-recall streak that runs from 2005 through 2010. The top complaint categories are sparse, with only one reported issue each in engine, service brakes, steering/power train/engine, and electrical system, and there were no crash or fire complaints. While TSB volume remains substantial at 355, the data does not indicate any specific root cause tied to those service bulletins. On balance, the 2006 Boxster appears to be one of the more trouble-free model years in this generation and looks like a comparatively sound used-car choice.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

355

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05’06’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Engine1

Service Brakes1

Steering,Power Train,Engine1

Electrical System1

Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 355 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 1701	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 0PB115499A Engine air filter 98711013301 Spark plug 99917022390 Battery 9A7915089G

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2006 Boxster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Boxster get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.