Okay - sorry, didn't mean to turn this into yet another IMS/RMS thread!!!

 

Changing the oil on the 996 is one of the easiest cars to do. Why bother with extractors when you can drain the oil and thus eliminate any possibility of not getting all of the old (Dirty) oil out of your car?

 

Because pumping it into a large container is less messy than pouring it from a drain pan into the large container. Would have been nice, but it does not work.

 

dont you just pour the old oil around the fence posts to keep the weeds down



Isnt it amazing that was common practice not that many years ago !

 

Yeah, it is. Of course, living in Texas, I could view returning oil to the ground as a form of recycling.

 

I use a large 6 gallon water container to store my used oil - until I have a couple of changes worth, and can then take it to Pep Boys to recycle (for free)



I purchased a large funnel to make pouring the oil from the collection pan into the storage container a breeze - no spills, no trouble



Oil changes on the 996 and 986 are so easy, I wouldn't invest in a pump - especially as you have to get under the car to change the filter any way!

I back the cars onto Rhino Ramps to get a little more ground clearance - after a run around the block to warm through the engine oil.

Warm oil drains more quickly - but hot oil burns - so it's a balancing act!

I buy my filter kits on EBAY, with OEM filter, O ring, and crush washer included.

Make sure you lube the new O ring with oil before re-fitting, and just snug-up the drain plug onto the new crush washer when refitting.

I noticed yesterday that Mobil are now offering bulk oil deliveries for clubs/shops at trade prices.... Wonder if I can qualify?

 

I bought a 5 gal. gasoline container for this purpose, but no funnel I have will stay upright in the opening. Its a tricky operation pouring from a collection pan into the gas container and I spend far too much time cleaning up spills. I think I may try your approach as the opening on the water container seems more upright. Thanks for the tip.

 

reminds me of the time I had my son change the oil, all went well untill the transfering into the "recycle" jug, where in doing so the jug tipped over and the oil poured in his lap where he had been holding the jug just moments earlier... what a mess....nice dad huh?

 

I got one of these at Autozone. It is a low profile unit and it holds 10 quarts. The top screws off to catch the oil, and screws back on to seal the container. The spout makes it easy to pour the oil out neatly along the fence line...... oh, wait...... I mean at Autozone or at the recycle facility.

 

I've used topsiders on a couple different cars; love it.

The 'it gets everything out/no it doesn't' debate is eternal. I am of the opinion that if I extract close to what my OM states the capacity is, which I have always been able to do, then I am in good shape.

I have not tried it yet on the 996, but since our good friend Dell and his lift are just down the road, I doubt I will ever need to try.

 

Nothing new here, but I'll echo other's opinions.

Nothing gets all the oil out, gravity or pump.

I use the pump/extractor (it's a marine unit) for the Benz & BMW due to top mounted filters in those cars. In the 996, I can see using one if you don't do the filter on that particular oil change, but otherwise you have to get the car in the air for the filter anyway.

We have a set of jacks and stands and tools at my father's house, but when I've had to change oil out of his area I've just paid a local oil change place a few bucks to lend me a lift for the afternoon when I've changed oil in the 996 and other bottom filter cars. I also like to get a really comprehensive look at the underside to check for any leaks, rubs, cracks etc.

 

No matter how it's drained/sucked out, nobody ever gets out 100% of the old oil. Some old oil is always retained in the nooks and crannies of the engine. Just change the oil and filter every 5-10K miles or 1 year and go back to watching the Speed Channel.

 

while searching for 996's info, I saw this thread. What you talking about the oil evacuator on this link? I am helping a friend to sell this used one, several months old. If price is not right, let me know.
Thanks.

 

I have an oil extractor, and asked a similar question a while ago. Responses were about the same, but one Boxster owner said he tried it and did not get all the oil out. I agree, it is a very clean, easy way to handle an oil change, but I reverted to the traditional method. . . Just a note: the oil comes out FAST. [but the floor needed cleaning anyway, and it was an old shirt anyway . . .]

If you get changes at the dealer, which often overfills (I think they top it up cold rather than check hot per the manual), this is a slick way to fine-tune the level.

 

I now own a pressure washer. I spilled a lot. I need to rethink the collection bucket, but it's probably the easiest oil change I've ever done on a car...with the exception of cleaning the garage and driveway.