Originally Posted by nyca

What year is this car, do you have PCM6 in it? Word on another thread is that for the PCM6 cars, you need the newer Autel 900 model (which replaced the 808). If you used the 808 to reset a PCM6 car, that would be an interesting observation, but I see you said your 808 did a software update, so maybe that makes the 808 work with PCM6.

Originally Posted by garthg

Including oil and filter, it was about $1,400, or just over the cost of two dealer oil services.
And no, I won't be swapping out the oil, that's absurd. From what I can tell, the C40 recommendation came about with the implementation of particulate filters on European models:

"C40 oils are used in newer vehicles and focus on diesel and GPF/DPF-oriented areas like soot and aftertreatment compatibility. C40 oils are also designed to protect against low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and emissions control devices."

Maybe I'll look for the Mobil 1 ESP X3 0W-40 next time, but if it's $33/quart I'll stick with the same oil, at $26/five quarts.

Originally Posted by garthg

The car is a 2022, and it had a software update last April.
The Autel 906 was a lot more money ($1,500+) and I doubt I'll really need the bi-directional capability with this car anytime soon.
The 808 worked fine to reset the oil and service indicators, and it has full bi-directional control with my wife's Lexus (2004). There doesn't seem to be any other bidirectional control with this car although it does seem to have capability to read all the factory codes. And there were a bunch of codes when I tried it for the first time. At this juncture, the only code received was a U1111000 and U1121000 "no message received". Car seems to be performing flawlessly and with no MIL.
My version of the 808 also has TPMS capabilities which I haven't tried yet.

Originally Posted by Pokey1

Thanks for the write-up, I have a set of Quick Jacks myself and wondering if they were going to fit the 911. It's still on a boat to the U.S., so I can't measure it. Which model Quick Jack do you have? I have the BL5000-SLX (6" longer than the LX) and hoping they'll fit.

Originally Posted by nyca

The 900 is $560, but its interesting that the 808 worked because on the diag tool thread, there was a mention that you needed the 900 for PCM6.

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiChe...zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Originally Posted by dudeoverthere

Nice write up. This is the oil you should be using. Says Porsche C40 on the back.

I have a shallow, open top drain pan so don't even bother jacking the car up. It's a bit flimsy to pour out but works.

Originally Posted by pal

Here is a Porsche bulletin that lists all the approved C40 oils. I may go with a 5w40 for my first oil change, at somewhere around 1200-1500 miles on the motor, to get that “break-in oil” out.
I simply use ESCO flat top jack stands and jack pads to get the car up in the air. Takes me 8-10 mins in total, using 2 jacks.

Originally Posted by garthg

Including oil and filter, it was about $1,400, or just over the cost of two dealer oil services.
And no, I won't be swapping out the oil, that's absurd. From what I can tell, the C40 recommendation came about with the implementation of particulate filters on European models:

"C40 oils are used in newer vehicles and focus on diesel and GPF/DPF-oriented areas like soot and aftertreatment compatibility. C40 oils are also designed to protect against low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and emissions control devices."

Maybe I'll look for the Mobil 1 ESP X3 0W-40 next time, but if it's $33/quart I'll stick with the same oil, at $26/five quarts.

Originally Posted by jbl16

Probably a good idea to use the recommended oil while you are under warranty, otherwise I agree.

Originally Posted by pal

Here is a Porsche bulletin that lists all the approved C40 oils. I may go with a 5w40 for my first oil change, at somewhere around 1200-1500 miles on the motor, to get that “break-in oil” out.

I simply use ESCO flat top jack stands and jack pads to get the car up in the air. Takes me 8-10 mins in total, using 2 jacks.

Originally Posted by dudeoverthere

Break-in oil isn't a thing on these cars.

Originally Posted by Fullyield

I have a BL5000-SLX manufactured in 2017 and purchased in 2018. I have used it without any issue on 997, 991, 992, 981, 987, Toyota Camry, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Tacoma (with the QJ lift blocks for trucks). Don’t know how much I have saved in labor costs since 2018 but I am certain the QJ has paid for itself several times over and continues to do so.