GeneralTso

...do it!

I did it for the first time today and it was actually a lot of fun! I managed to get it done without making too much of an oily mess out of my car, garage, or self....

Make sure to find a good reference (like 101 Projects, or one of the articles posted on here), get all your parts/tools ready ahead of time (don't forget that you need TWO gaskets), and give yourself plenty of time get everything done right without having to rush.

The only thing that caught me off guard was how fast the oil drains out of the tank! Make sure your drain pan is BIG!

Taking her for a drive afterwards was even more fun after our "bonding experience"....

old man neri

Excellent. Changing one's oil is a good way to save a few $$

Next step for you......transmission oil.

84_Carrera

Here's another tip for the new owner...

Make sure the oil catch pan is a WIDE MOUTH design, & not the kind that has the full top & just a small hole in the middle. The tank will drain WOOOSH & splash over the top faster than the small hole can keep up with. Ask me how I know.

Also make sure you have new crush washers too. 1st item bought for the 911 was a 10 pack of Mahle filters w/ washers.

porsche2fst4u

I went with a Mann filter

rusnak

Yeah thankfully the oil tank drain points downward rather than sideways. Second the "wide" pan recommendation.

kshafer1

Found this to be very helpful when removing the tank drain bolt. I just used it for the last few threads to keep from burning my hand (old guy, slow moving):

OTC 5911

spanky

Wide and deep. I overfilled my regular oil collection pan the 1st time and made a good sized mess in the driveway..

theiceman

yeah some guys get the exon Valdez experience the first time out ..

some one quoted it once like a cow pissing on a flat rock ... I think that is remarkably accurate ..