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That's because the oil in the oil cooler and lines will drain if you raise the front.
Mine is the PITA oil reader inside the car. You have to wait until operating temps, then you add the additional oil and have to wait until it reads the additional oil. I miss dip sticks.
What is SOP at the dealers? Measure all oil drained and add same amount back, or does the tech take the car out for a ride for 15 min?
Again, PITA for so many reasons. Bring the dipstick back!!!!
With a regular dipstick, it also brings back the ability to extract the oil from the topside via a vacuum canister. Oil changes are 90% easier with this method!
Somethings not right. I get a new drain plug every time with the kit I order from FCP Euro. Always torque to 37 ft lbs. I don't think my plugs have those letters stamped on them.
Maybe that's a non-OEM drain plug?
*Edit. I always keep the previous plug (just in case) and it doesn't have any lettering stamped like yours does.
Last edited by Class5Kayaker; 05-29-2020 at 10:59 PM.
Purchased it from the Porsche dealer in NYC. I think they all have that stamped AFAIK because I've picked up a few replacements from Suncoast for the next change.
Originally Posted by Class5Kayaker
Somethings not right. I get a new drain plug every time with the kit I order from FCP Euro. Always torque to 37 ft lbs. I don't think my plugs have those letters stamped on them.
Maybe that's a non-OEM drain plug?
*Edit. I always keep the previous plug (just in case) and it doesn't have any lettering stamped like yours does.
Another quirk - you can reset the maintenance interval for years to come (assuming you don't put a ton of mileage on the car since it will remind at 10k).
I live less than two hours from you (Niceville) and you're more than welcome to take a drive to my neck of the woods and I'll gladly do any standard/scheduled maintenance for you for FREE. Seriously, just bring the parts/supplies and be ready to tell me a few interesting life stories while I'm wrenching on your car.
Somethings not right. I get a new drain plug every time with the kit I order from FCP Euro. Always torque to 37 ft lbs. I don't think my plugs have those letters stamped on them.
Maybe that's a non-OEM drain plug?
*Edit. I always keep the previous plug (just in case) and it doesn't have any lettering stamped like yours does.
I replaced my original one (which was actually in great shape) with this one.
The biggest quirk of all, imo, is the "non-serviceable sealed" PDK. When it breaks, just throw it out and buy a new $20,000 refurbished one from Porsche. LOL.
05-28-2020 | 09:13 PM
