How to do a DIY 991 GT3 Oil Change
#17
Thanks for the feedback guys. I enjoy doing my own oil changes and I'm glad sharing my experience was useful.
As for the jack stands, Montoya had the link to the site in his post but here it is again:
http://jackpointjackstands.com/
They are made in the USA and very nicely done. The pics below show how they work. The aluminum pin fits through a hole in the replaceable rubber piece which then is placed on top of the pad which has a recessed area to accommodate the pin. The pad comes in different sizes; the low profile version is appropriate for low cars like Porsches.
The pad goes on the jack and the pin is aligned with the hole in the jacking point on the frame. The car is raised high enough to slide the stand under the pad from the back side with the opening in the stand straddling the jack. The pad is then lowered onto the stand and the jack can be removed and used at the next jacking point. Each stand is capacity rated at 4000 lbs so they can be used with much heavier vehicles if desired.
They aren't cheap but neither is my car or my body parts. I really like them.
BTW, for those asking about the jack, it's available on Amazon. It's also a nice piece and comes with a lifetime warranty.
http://www.amazon.com/OTC-1532-Capac...words=otc+jack
As for the jack stands, Montoya had the link to the site in his post but here it is again:
http://jackpointjackstands.com/
They are made in the USA and very nicely done. The pics below show how they work. The aluminum pin fits through a hole in the replaceable rubber piece which then is placed on top of the pad which has a recessed area to accommodate the pin. The pad comes in different sizes; the low profile version is appropriate for low cars like Porsches.
The pad goes on the jack and the pin is aligned with the hole in the jacking point on the frame. The car is raised high enough to slide the stand under the pad from the back side with the opening in the stand straddling the jack. The pad is then lowered onto the stand and the jack can be removed and used at the next jacking point. Each stand is capacity rated at 4000 lbs so they can be used with much heavier vehicles if desired.
They aren't cheap but neither is my car or my body parts. I really like them.
BTW, for those asking about the jack, it's available on Amazon. It's also a nice piece and comes with a lifetime warranty.
http://www.amazon.com/OTC-1532-Capac...words=otc+jack
#19
Great write up Mike! I knew it would be coming from you!
Thanks for keeping the 991GT3 forum interesting!
I'll just mention if you don't mind...I would add a brief write up about how you got the car off the ground and onto the jack stands :lifting points etc.(for those that might not be familiar...and no offense,reading the forum lately,I reckon they'll be a few... )
Also,do you have better pictures with the filter and its location?
It is rewarding in the end,isn't it? That beer certainly tastes better after some good work!
Enjoy Mike!
Thanks for keeping the 991GT3 forum interesting!
I'll just mention if you don't mind...I would add a brief write up about how you got the car off the ground and onto the jack stands :lifting points etc.(for those that might not be familiar...and no offense,reading the forum lately,I reckon they'll be a few... )
Also,do you have better pictures with the filter and its location?
It is rewarding in the end,isn't it? That beer certainly tastes better after some good work!
Enjoy Mike!
I don't have any other pics of the filter but it's easy to locate once the engine guard is off. The pic with the "oil filter" label and the pic below that are taken at the front of the engine right next to the transverse beam with "Porsche" embossed on it. You can't really miss the filter.
#20
Kamal, I'm almost at 2000 miles on the second motor. I actually wanted to do the change sooner, right after I finished my break-in but a number of things, including getting the parts issue straightened out conspired to keep that from happening.
Money, make sure you have the right parts before you start the project. Originally the kit I got from Suncoast included the filter, two oil pan plugs and sealing rings (you only need one of each), no oil tank plug and sealing ring, and some small rubber O rings that weren't required.
I was on the phone today with them finalizing the info on the kit so if you got yours last Monday I'm not sure what they sent you. At minimum you need the filter and new sealing rings for the oil pan plug and the oil tank plug. (they are different sizes). I don't know if they have now decided to include a new oil pan plug and oil tank plug.
I'd also suggest that you think about buying the Porsche oil filter tool if you didn't already. If you believe you have something that will work you may want to test first to see if it will fit. Good luck!
I was on the phone today with them finalizing the info on the kit so if you got yours last Monday I'm not sure what they sent you. At minimum you need the filter and new sealing rings for the oil pan plug and the oil tank plug. (they are different sizes). I don't know if they have now decided to include a new oil pan plug and oil tank plug.
I'd also suggest that you think about buying the Porsche oil filter tool if you didn't already. If you believe you have something that will work you may want to test first to see if it will fit. Good luck!
#24
Money, make sure you have the right parts before you start the project. Originally the kit I got from Suncoast included the filter, two oil pan plugs and sealing rings (you only need one of each), no oil tank plug and sealing ring, and some small rubber O rings that weren't required.
I was on the phone today with them finalizing the info on the kit so if you got yours last Monday I'm not sure what they sent you. At minimum you need the filter and new sealing rings for the oil pan plug and the oil tank plug. (they are different sizes). I don't know if they have now decided to include a new oil pan plug and oil tank plug.
I'd also suggest that you think about buying the Porsche oil filter tool if you didn't already. If you believe you have something that will work you may want to test first to see if it will fit. Good luck!
I was on the phone today with them finalizing the info on the kit so if you got yours last Monday I'm not sure what they sent you. At minimum you need the filter and new sealing rings for the oil pan plug and the oil tank plug. (they are different sizes). I don't know if they have now decided to include a new oil pan plug and oil tank plug.
I'd also suggest that you think about buying the Porsche oil filter tool if you didn't already. If you believe you have something that will work you may want to test first to see if it will fit. Good luck!
#28
Mike (who worries about that stuff too...now Dan has me doing it!)
AFAIC, it's not about the money anyway. I enjoy being able to do some of the maintenance on my car.