My first oil change
10-23-2010, 04:06 PM
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My first oil change
I am getting ready to do my first oil change on my 2004 996 Targa in the next 30 days. I have heard that changing the oil in these cars is simple. I assume that since the car doesn't use a dry sump, there is only one drain plug to pull to drain the oil.
I looked at the LN Engineering site, because I heard they have a magnetic drain plug. I saw that they also have a whole filter replacement kit - allowing you to change to a standard oil filter rather than a canister filter.
LN Engineering Full Flow Oil Filter
Has anyone used this? Their information seems to indicate that this set-up provides for better oil flow through the filter. Makes sense to me, and for additional lubrication, I am very prepared to spend $155, since better lubrication = longer engine life.
They also have a low temperature thermostat. Looking for comments and suggestions. Seems that this could also be a good idea, but their description of the mod certainly isn't going to say anything bad about it.
larry
I looked at the LN Engineering site, because I heard they have a magnetic drain plug. I saw that they also have a whole filter replacement kit - allowing you to change to a standard oil filter rather than a canister filter.
LN Engineering Full Flow Oil Filter
Has anyone used this? Their information seems to indicate that this set-up provides for better oil flow through the filter. Makes sense to me, and for additional lubrication, I am very prepared to spend $155, since better lubrication = longer engine life.
They also have a low temperature thermostat. Looking for comments and suggestions. Seems that this could also be a good idea, but their description of the mod certainly isn't going to say anything bad about it.
larry
10-23-2010, 05:07 PM
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I have nothing to say regarding the spin on oil filter but since this is going to be your first time changing the oil be ready for LOTS of oil to come out when that plug comes out. LLLOOOOTTTTSSSSS and fast.
10-23-2010, 08:26 PM
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10-24-2010, 05:31 PM
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the spin-on adapter makes getting replacement filters easy. It also makes changing the filter a little less risky (to me), the plastic housing can crack (conventional spin-on filters never seem to leak). The magnetic drain plug is also a worthwhile upgrade.
Changing the oil is easy, if you back the car onto some boards you don't even have to jack it up. I have some car length 2x12's and back onto them, the car is level and high enough to slide a drain pan under.
Changing the oil is easy, if you back the car onto some boards you don't even have to jack it up. I have some car length 2x12's and back onto them, the car is level and high enough to slide a drain pan under.
10-24-2010, 08:17 PM
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Good for you!
I did oil changes on the 911 and the S8 this week. 19 qts. of synthetic and 2 filter cartridges between the two. I saved about $500 compared to the dealers and it took me about 90 min. for both and that included the ride to the recycling center to unload all that oil. It's a very satisfying experience.
I built these ramps out of 2 x 12 from some plans I found in the net. Maybe Renntech?, I don't remember. They are very stable and it makes the job quick and easy. (The P-car goes on backwards
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I did oil changes on the 911 and the S8 this week. 19 qts. of synthetic and 2 filter cartridges between the two. I saved about $500 compared to the dealers and it took me about 90 min. for both and that included the ride to the recycling center to unload all that oil. It's a very satisfying experience.
I built these ramps out of 2 x 12 from some plans I found in the net. Maybe Renntech?, I don't remember. They are very stable and it makes the job quick and easy. (The P-car goes on backwards
)
10-25-2010, 03:28 PM
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Regarding the "what type of oil" question, my Indie Mechanic said that he uses Royal Purple in 15W40 variety. He said that he was surprised by the hands on tests that they did with it in his shop. He said that it was better than Mobil 1. He recommended that you could extend the oil change frequency to 7,500 miles if you're using Royal Purple.
Here's an article from Corvette Enthusiast magazine on a Royal Purple test done on a dyno. Pretty interesting reading.
Corvette Mag dyno test of Royal Purple
So, that is the direction that I'm going to head in. I guess that only time will tell if it's better or not.
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Here's an article from Corvette Enthusiast magazine on a Royal Purple test done on a dyno. Pretty interesting reading.
Corvette Mag dyno test of Royal Purple
So, that is the direction that I'm going to head in. I guess that only time will tell if it's better or not.
larry
10-25-2010, 03:41 PM
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The fact that there is zero empirical evidence to support or refute one point of view or another, and that there is so much vigorous debate about it, means that you probably can't go far wrong with any Porsche approved oil. I'd find something else to worry about if I were you
