oil change - how often?
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OK - did a search and unless this topic is buried in one of the million oil threads I have not found much on it in the 993 forum.
How often do you guys change your oil? I have been using mine for a daily drive since I acquired it in March. Uses and has always used Mobil 1. No track time done yet. I know what the manual says I was just curious what has been observed in practice. I have put 6,000 miles on it and has used only about 1/2 quart. I was looking to adhere to 7500 mile changes.
How about those who track their cars - how often do you change it, as mine will soon be tracked after I sell my track car.
Any thoughts input? Thanks in advance.
How often do you guys change your oil? I have been using mine for a daily drive since I acquired it in March. Uses and has always used Mobil 1. No track time done yet. I know what the manual says I was just curious what has been observed in practice. I have put 6,000 miles on it and has used only about 1/2 quart. I was looking to adhere to 7500 mile changes.
How about those who track their cars - how often do you change it, as mine will soon be tracked after I sell my track car.
Any thoughts input? Thanks in advance.
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I'm curious to hear this one as well. I know a guy that changes his every 15,000k miles and does the filters at 7,500 miles. His 95' has 170k miles and more than 40 DE's on it. Run like a top and has never been opened up. I just got mine so I haven't needed a change yet.
Wonder what the manual says?
Wonder what the manual says?
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I'm curious to hear this one as well. I know a guy that changes his every 15,000k miles and does the filters at 7,500 miles. His 95' has 170k miles and more than 40 DE's on it. Run like a top and has never been opened up. I just got mine so I haven't needed a change yet.
Wonder what the manual says?
Wonder what the manual says?
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Speaking only for myself, the only good ones that I've seen at high mileage are ones that received excellent maintenance.
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The 1996 Porsche 993 Welcome New Owner Video advises once every 15,000 or once/year, whichever comes first. They cite large oil reservoir, silicon lined cylinders, synthetic oil, and Dual oil filters as justification.
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That's my plan too. I don't want the old stuff sitting in the engine all winter. My first DIY change is coming up as soon as the filters arrive.