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Old 05-10-2018, 09:24 PM
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I’m just weird, I guess. I like changing my own oil. And I spend the $250 I save on something fun. It’s oddly satisfying.
Old 05-10-2018, 09:44 PM
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425 locally. I leveraged a $250 holiday gift card which made things more reasonable.
Else I would have DIY'ed...
Old 05-10-2018, 09:54 PM
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Dealer does for ~$265. Change oil/filter at 7.5k miles or one year which ever comes first.
Old 05-10-2018, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BradB
I’m just weird, I guess. I like changing my own oil. And I spend the $250 I save on something fun. It’s oddly satisfying.
Count me as weird, too. And I have a core belief that nobody really owns a car until they have done some serious work on it--and waxing does not count.
Old 05-11-2018, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BradB
I’m just weird, I guess. I like changing my own oil. And I spend the $250 I save on something fun. It’s oddly satisfying.
Well minus oil, parts and whatever tools and diagnostic devices you need that is. And just how much $250 means to people with 100k cars. Some can both spend the $250 and still have lots of fun.
Old 05-11-2018, 10:10 AM
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$349, but I didn't get any water from the Danube. My 2 year 20K was $1,006.
Old 05-11-2018, 10:20 AM
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I did the initial break in oil change myself last year at about 2k miles (no, I'm not trying to stir up that debate). I didn't bother resetting the oil change indicator. I have an appointment tomorrow for the first annual service so I'll have them change the oil, reset the oil change notification, and perform any updates that are due on the car (and I understand there's some sort of gauge cluster update). While I'm fully capable of doing the oil change myself, I think it's prudent to have the dealer do the updates that are recommended and to just give the car a once-over. It's a small price to pay for a car that isn't $100k, but well over $150k.

This seems like a pretty reasonable approach to me.
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About $450 up here in Toronto.
Old 05-11-2018, 10:41 AM
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As a reminder, you new guys with 991.2s....your first oil change is included in your purchase price. Not sure what year that started......2017????
Old 05-11-2018, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 911boy
About $450 up here in Toronto.
$450? Yikes!
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Originally Posted by Porsche_nuts
$450? Yikes!
That's only about $97.50 US dollars.
Old 05-11-2018, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
As a reminder, you new guys with 991.2s....your first oil change is included in your purchase price. Not sure what year that started......2017????
That's correct, they charged me anyway - probably because I did it at 2k, but will make sure next one is taken care of.
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Originally Posted by LexVan
That's only about $97.50 US dollars.
Thats about right Lex........thanks for bringing that up................
Mine is 17 and first change was free.
Old 05-11-2018, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bkrantz
Count me as weird, too. And I have a core belief that nobody really owns a car until they have done some serious work on it--and waxing does not count.
I agree 100% with this. While I don't count an oil change as serious work, I loved putting my own exhaust on the car - let me get up into the guys of it and see how Porsche built it. Amazing rear suspension components for example - but also some pretty cheap-*** VW-style production techniques evident that I didn't see on my Aston Martin for example. Had my Harley Road Glide all apart this past weekend installing upgraded speakers and amp into it - first time I have pulled the fairing and delved into the electronics. Gave me a real knowledge of how they run the main wiring harnesses, light modules and their locations,etc. I enjoy working on my own stuff - its relaxing, can be challenging, and when something breaks 200 miles into the mountains and out of cell phone range to call anyone, I have better than 50/50 chance of getting it back on the road again.
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Originally Posted by drcollie
With this, iCarsoft POR-II Porsche OBD-II Scanner Tool


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yes indeed, and the POR-II tool works with older cars too 987.2 and 981 and of course, 991.1 and 991.2. From the tool's menu, also likely works with pannys, cayenne, macan's. Pays for itself after 1 oil change. It also not only resets the service light, but let's you choose the change interval. great little tool for cheap.


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