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Transmission drain plug size / type - 2005 Boxster 2.7

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YOUR RESEARCHTransmission drain plug size / type - 2005 Boxster 2.7

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Use engine oil drain plug

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I ordered my OEM manual trans fluid and new drain and fill plugs from FCP Euro and received two 10mm hex plugs, exactly the same as used for the engine oil drain plug, but no crush washer included, nor called for.

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Check before hand

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I may try to look through the hole to see (not sure I can but will try), but wanted to check before hand.

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Leading evidence: 'Use engine oil drain plug' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check before hand' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Check before hand

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I may try to look through the hole to see (not sure I can but will try), but wanted to check before hand.

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Transmission drain plug size / type - 2005 Boxster 2.7

Fill plugs

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Suggestion

I ordered my OEM manual trans fluid and new drain and fill plugs from FCP Euro and received two 10mm hex plugs, exactly the same as used for the engine oil drain plug, but no crush washer included, nor called for.

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Transmission drain plug size / type - 2005 Boxster 2.7

Fill plugs were 16mm triple hex

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Suggestion

Although when I got into the job found that both my drain and fill plugs were 16mm triple hex.

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Check before hand

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Suggestion

I may try to look through the hole to see (not sure I can but will try), but wanted to check before hand.

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Transmission drain plug size / type - 2005 Boxster 2.7

Fill plugs

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Suggestion

I ordered my OEM manual trans fluid and new drain and fill plugs from FCP Euro and received two 10mm hex plugs, exactly the same as used for the engine oil drain plug, but no crush washer included, nor called for.

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Transmission drain plug size / type - 2005 Boxster 2.7

Fill plugs were 16mm triple hex

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Suggestion

Although when I got into the job found that both my drain and fill plugs were 16mm triple hex.

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Transmission drain plug size / type - 2005 Boxster 2.7

Use engine oil drain plug

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I ordered my OEM manual trans fluid and new drain and fill plugs from FCP Euro and received two 10mm hex plugs, exactly the same as used for the engine oil drain plug, but no crush washer included, nor called for.

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POST 1Original post

Look through various youtube but the tranny drain plug size seems to different even with the same car (I think). Some have your "normal" hex whereas some have 16mm triple square (anti-temper). In addition, the service manual also has both types illustrated. On top of that Pelican has both types also listed. Does anyone know exactly what is the size / type for the 2005 Boxster 2.7 (MT5)? I may try to look through the hole to see (not sure I can but will try), but wanted to check before hand. Thanks!

POST 2Original post

Old thread but relevant for today. I can echo Hoster987’s remarks. After watching a dozen YouTube vids and parts searching on four or five websites I can attest that some call for a hex drive of 17mm while others dictate a 16mm triple square. I ordered my OEM manual trans fluid and new drain and fill plugs from FCP Euro and received two 10mm hex plugs, exactly the same as used for the engine oil drain plug, but no crush washer included, nor called for. Although when I got into the job found that both my drain and fill plugs were 16mm triple hex. Go figure.

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