20k service question - dealer ripoff?
08-15-2014, 09:36 PM
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08-15-2014, 10:00 PM
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Interesting points of view on this thread. I do a lot of my own mechanical work as it's a necessity when tracking often. I don't change my own oil though as I really don't want to deal with the waste. Do you guys take it to an auto parts store, pour it down the drain, keep it in your garaged catalogued to reference letter, or? Lex, I know you send yours to 18 different labs for analysis!
08-15-2014, 11:24 PM
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My point: If my assumption about the oil radiator is correct, there will be a very generous amount of oil that is not drained through the sump plug.
Second point: For those of you who must let every last drip find your oil catch basin, the joke's on you for thinking you've completely eliminated all that dirty oil.
For what it's worth ($9.00/qt) the dealer's tech found room for an "even" 9 qt in my car. And, the 'site gauge" was about one mark down from the top (was about mid-position at delivery) after the service. (Yea, I'm thinking the same thing......did the tech just add some.)
08-16-2014, 02:27 AM
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I live in Jersey, so it might as well be the article tundra when January comes around. In all seriousness I drive the car all winter long with my set of snow tires (Porsche approved snow tires mind you
). It gets cold in my garage, and occasionally I drive even farther north on business so I would rather stick with oil that's suited for that. Either way the dealer should have asked and not assumed.
08-16-2014, 03:44 AM
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I have to come to Chuck's defense, here. My '79 911 had the engine oil cooler at the front of the car, which captured a whole bunch of oil not able to be drained. I really doubt the 991 is any different. Chuck did not say...."oil left in the engine"....,he said ...."in the lines and radiators"...,
My point: If my assumption about the oil radiator is correct, there will be a very generous amount of oil that is not drained through the sump plug.
My point: If my assumption about the oil radiator is correct, there will be a very generous amount of oil that is not drained through the sump plug.
08-16-2014, 07:26 AM
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A lot of 996 and 997 guys run the Turbo Diesel with great success.
The are several 5W40s that get the Porsche approval. Penzoil, Motul, for example. There are probably 200+ oils that are globally available on the approved list.
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08-16-2014, 07:46 AM
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Mobil 1 0W-40 is great oil, it's the factory fill. It's available in Wal-Mart in 5 quart jugs for $25. It is the right oil for all German cars.
However, getting it there requires sullying oneself by mingling with the cretins. Unless you send Jeeves to run the errand. that is.
However, getting it there requires sullying oneself by mingling with the cretins. Unless you send Jeeves to run the errand. that is.
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08-16-2014, 08:50 AM
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Mobil 1 0W-40 is great oil, it's the factory fill. It's available in Wal-Mart in 5 quart jugs for $25. It is the right oil for all German cars.
However, getting it there requires sullying oneself by mingling with the cretins. Unless you send Jeeves to run the errand. that is.
However, getting it there requires sullying oneself by mingling with the cretins. Unless you send Jeeves to run the errand. that is.
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Interesting points of view on this thread. I do a lot of my own mechanical work as it's a necessity when tracking often. I don't change my own oil though as I really don't want to deal with the waste. Do you guys take it to an auto parts store, pour it down the drain, keep it in your garaged catalogued to reference letter, or?
Lex, I know you send yours to 18 different labs for analysis!
Lex, I know you send yours to 18 different labs for analysis!
08-16-2014, 11:32 PM
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Mobil 1 0W-40 is great oil, it's the factory fill. It's available in Wal-Mart in 5 quart jugs for $25. It is the right oil for all German cars.
However, getting it there requires sullying oneself by mingling with the cretins. Unless you send Jeeves to run the errand. that is.
However, getting it there requires sullying oneself by mingling with the cretins. Unless you send Jeeves to run the errand. that is.
08-19-2014, 01:08 AM
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I'm finding similar 20K frustrations. My dealer wants $629 but no brake flush. Another dealer 100miles away wants $289 but no cabin air filters? Yes, you can change the oil yourself but where do you put all that oil?
08-19-2014, 08:08 AM
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Some cities and towns have used oil drop-off centers. My town will pick it up, but then I don't get my container back.
I suggest that you buy a couple of those five quart oil containers for your next change, and use those to shuttle the used oil.
08-19-2014, 09:58 AM
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I use an open top oil catch pan ...little cleaner and less splash and plenty of room for oil.....and then transfer it into a 5 gal plastic fuel can for transport to an autoparts store. That way I can get an oil change or 2 into the transport can before having to make a trip to empty. I have a few items to change oil in so there's always something on stands/ramps.
