Jnosol

I was asked to do a comprehensive DIY for an oil change. I know there are other DIYs out there already, but I wanted to create one that's super easy for a non-DIY guy to attempt. Once you've done it, it should only take you 20min moving forward.





Tools Needed:
- 3/8" ratchet
- 3/8" torque wrench
- 3/8" - 6" extension with flex end or tiny bit of swivel at the tip
- 3/8" - 36mm socket (Schwaben OC-03 from ECS Tuning)
- 3/8" - 8mm Hex Socket
- Jack and Jack Stand
- Porsche Jack Pad Adapter
- Large capacity oil drain pan or container

Parts Needed:
- 2qty 5qt jugs of Mobil 0w-40 (You need 1.5 jugs or 7.5qt - Walmart)
- Mahle Oil Filter #94810722200 (ECS Tuning)
- Porsche Drain Plug #90021900930 (ECS Tuning - I replace every other oil change)
- Porche Oil Drain Plug Washer #90012310630 (ECS Tuning)

Step 1: Jack the vehicle up from the right rear jack point, slide the jack stand to a safe point.

Step 2: Locate the oil drain plug, slide the oil drain pan under it, then use the 8mm Hex with ratchet to remove



Step 3: Open the engine compartment, locate the rubber intake, and remove the rigid plastic ring.



Step 4: Remove the engine cover, red circles below show where the pop buttons are located.





Step 5: Remove the right fan (passenger side) by pull up on the rear of the fan then pull the fan towards the back of the car. Once removed, disconnect the fan.









Step 6: Remove the oil filter housing using the 36mm socket, 6" extension, and 3/8" ratchet.



Step 7: Replace the filter housing cover's o-ring, slide the new filter into the filter (use slight force to push the filter into the housing), then screw the housing cover down by using the 36mm socket, 6" extension, and 3/8" ratchet until the housing cover touches the base. (do not tighten once base touches and be careful not to cross threads)





Step 8: Torque to 19ft-lb with the 3/8" torque wrench.



Step 9: Install the fan and engine cover in the reverse order it was removed.



Step 10: Put the new oil drain plug washer on the new oil drain plug, then torque the drain plug to 37ft-lb.

Step 11: Pull the jack stands out and lower the car. Fill 7.5qt or 1.5 jug. Drive the car around until it reaches 190 degrees, shut the car off for 60sec, then turn the ignition on w/o the engine running to check the oil level. Ideal oil level below.





Now go wash your car. I hope you find this intuitive and helpful.

Code

Great write-up! Thanks for posting.

falco888

Thank you!!!

Question: when you place the new filter, aren't you suppose to fill the housing with oil?

py0413

Awesome! Thank you very much for sharing.

Bents

Some do some don't. Personally I pour some oil over the filter once it's in place to pre-soak it a little with the goal of reducing even a second or two of oil starvation. Probably overkill considering the oil pressure once the engine turns on, but it makes me feel better.

porsche42

The other thing I do is put rags around the oil filter housing when removing the filter. Seems like some oil always drips out as you move the filter out. Could be just me though.

great write up though.

Jnosol

You could fill a bit of oil into the oil filter housing, but due to the tight space you'll likely to spill oil all over the motor. Our cars have electric oil pumps, just turn the ignition on for a couple seconds prior to firing up the engine and it should be fine. Plus, synthetic oil is made to protect the motor during dry start-up as it creates a thin lubricant film.

In short, it's an old mechanic tip for mechanical driven oil pumps and when there's a time without synthetic oil. The beauty about flat 6 is all the vital components are less than 12" from the oil source.

Thanks, yes oil will spill no matter how careful you are. I think my next oil change I'll get the Assenmacher Tools Locking Oil Funnel for Euro Cars.

The funnel below is likely too tall, would need to hack saw it in half to clear.

Porsche_nuts

^^ overkill, making a simple task complicated

996_soon

Thank you for this write up, this gives me the confidence in doing this myself.

Needsdecaf

Nice write up. How hard is it to get the filter and cover out of the bay?

Jnosol

If the fan is unplugged and out of the way, no issues getting the cap out. It can't go straight out, need to tilt it at an angle. Filter goes straight out upright.

Porsche_nuts

Good instructions, but as a shortcut, you can remove the cover and the fans together, no need to remove the cover first and the fans second. They can be removed and replaced as a unit. It should save you about 30 seconds

Bemo

Hi - can you elaborate on the safe spots for the jack stands, if I use the jacking points to raise the car, where should I place the jack stands?
I checked the manual but couldn't find detailed instructions...
Can you also provide more information about the jack pad adapters? Searched ECS and Suncoast but not finding any...

Porsche_nuts

Plenum has a great writeup on jacking up and placing jackstands on the car on his blog site as well as other helpful DIY tips:

http://plenums.blogspot.com/

991carreradriver

If you are planning to change your oil regularly, I would invest $40 in ramps. It is safer and much quicker than have to jack up the car. It also pitches the car so that the oil flows to the drain plug for a more complete drain.