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2013 Porsche Boxster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Boxster.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2013 Porsche Boxster is a passenger car featuring an AM-S7 automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 22/31/25 mpg. This model year recorded 10 owner complaints, primarily in the "Unknown Or Other" category, and one recall. Within the broader 1997-2024 model history, these figures place the 2013 iteration between the historical peak of 34 complaints in 1998 and the low of one complaint in 2008.

Model year201620152014201320122011201020092008

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy22/31/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 650 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 650 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0PB115499A alt 0PB115466A
Engine air filter98111013000
Spark plug99917015190
Battery992915105A alt 992915105B
Front wiper blades99662890111
Serpentine belt0PB903137A
Thermostat0PB121110A alt 0PB121688
Cabin air filter99157237100 alt 9P1819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height50.4 in
Wheelbase97.6 in
Curb weight2954 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)46/54

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 31 / 25 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.

4.1–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.10 sec — 2013 S Convertible
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013S Convertible 3.4L F-64.10 sec12.60 sec315 hpRWD
2013S Convertible 3.4L F-64.20 sec12.70 sec315 hpRWD
2013S Convertible 3.4L F-64.20 sec12.70 sec315 hpRWD
2013S Convertible 3.4L F-64.40 sec12.90 sec315 hpRWD
2013S Convertible 3.4L F-64.40 sec13.10 sec315 hpRWD
2013S Convertible 3.4L F-64.50 sec13.00 sec315 hpRWD
2013Convertible 2.7L F-65.60 sec14.00 sec265 hpRWD
2013Convertible 2.7L F-65.60 sec14.00 sec265 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. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 qt

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

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.92 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

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) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 miEngine Mount (inspect)
At 120,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

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 2013 Porsche Boxster stands out as a distinct anomaly in its generation's complaint history, with 10 complaints recorded—ten times the count of both 2012 (1) and 2014 (2). This spike occurs despite only 1 recall and 0 investigations, suggesting the issues were either dealer-serviceable or not severe enough to trigger formal safety investigations. The complaint categories—suspension, engine, and powertrain—are distributed across different systems, indicating no single systemic defect is evident from the data. TSBs rose to 420 in 2013 (up from 401 in 2012) before dropping to 294 in 2014, suggesting heightened technical activity around this model year. The single crash complaint and zero fire complaints provide no indication of catastrophic safety defects. While the elevated complaint count raises questions about this specific model year, the absence of a corresponding recall spike and the return to low complaint levels in 2014 implies the issues may have been addressable through routine service rather than structural defects.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
420
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Suspension2
Engine2
Power Train1
Power Train,Service Brakes1
Structure,Equipment Adaptive/Mobility,Engine1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V679000Power Train:Axle AssemblyReported 01/09/2021

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may… Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 420 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 37302026-06-30Power TrainPermanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
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)

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

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryEngine oil filter 0PB115499AEngine air filter 98111013000Spark plug 99917015190Battery 992915105A

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2013 Boxster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Boxster get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.