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2010 Porsche Boxster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Boxster.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 7-spd

The 2010 Porsche Boxster is a passenger car equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined, and in this model year it benefits from a complaint history that shows a dramatic improvement over earlier iterations—with owner complaints dropping to just 2 total incidents, both related to the power train, and zero recalls—reflecting a reliability trajectory that had reached its then-historical low point of just 1 complaint in 2008 after peaking at 34 complaints in 1998.

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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 economy20/29/24 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 filter0PB115499A alt 0PB115466A
Engine air filter98711013301
Spark plug99917013090
Battery9A7915089G alt 9A7915105
Front wiper blades99662890111
Serpentine belt9A110221601
Thermostat9A110622503 alt 0PB121688A
Cabin air filter99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.9 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase94.9 in
Curb weight2987 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)46/54

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium 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
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009S Convertible 3.4L F-64.30 sec12.90 sec310 hpRWD
2009S Convertible 3.4L F-64.50 sec13.00 sec310 hpRWD
2011Spyder Convertible 3.4L F-64.30 sec12.90 sec320 hpRWD
2011Spyder Convertible 3.4L F-64.30 sec12.70 sec320 hpRWD
2011Spyder Convertible 3.4L F-64.40 sec12.90 sec320 hpRWD
2011Spyder Convertible 3.4L F-64.40 sec12.80 sec320 hpRWD
2011Spyder Convertible 3.4L F-64.40 sec12.80 sec320 hpRWD
2011Spyder Convertible 3.4L F-65.10 sec13.50 sec320 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

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

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 Pints
Engine CoolantFILLED WITH PORSCHE LIFTIME COOLANT

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 340.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 340.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 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 10,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 2010 Porsche Boxster sits near the bottom of the model's federal complaint volume, with just 2 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations, and 0 crash or fire complaints on record. Both of those complaints fall under Power Train, though the data does not specify the root cause. Compared with the preceding 2005–2009 stretch, which already showed low complaint counts (1 to 19) and zero recalls, 2010 continues that calm pattern and is also the last year before recalls resume in 2011 and complaint volume jumps to 10 in 2013. Across the generation, the federal record shows high early-years activity—1997 through 2004 carried 2 to 5 recalls annually and double-digit complaints in several years—followed by a sustained quiet period from 2005 to 2010 with no recalls and minimal complaints. That places 2010 at the tail end of the most statistically placid phase of the generation. For a used-car buyer, the 2010 model is a strong candidate on federal-record grounds, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the power-train symptoms referenced in those two complaints are not present.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
360
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train2

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 360 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 17012026-06-25EngineOverview 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 0PB115499AEngine air filter 98711013301Spark plug 99917013090Battery 9A7915089G

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2010 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 20 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.