Originally Posted by 993GT

listen to Kevin's advice, and also monitor oil pressure

Originally Posted by Kevin

Marc,

What has been your oil change durations? How many track/Xcross event are on the oil?

I have to assume that the dealer installed Mobil 0W40?

I would make 3 recommendations (similar to what LexVan has mentioned)

1) Invest in equipment and ask for help to change your own oil> at a minimum learn how to install a new oil filter. Very easy and cheap to accomplish.

2) Drain the oil that is in your engine crankcase. You will have 2.5 to 3 quarts. This oil is important. Call Blackstone labs for a oil test kit or visit your local CAT dealer. They will provide you with test containers. Purchase Mobil 1 5W50 and refill 2.5 to 3 quarts of oil.
Do this ASAP. We want to get a baseline test. We also want a thicker oil. It's hot right now..

3)Depending on what Blackstone says (post the results on Rennlist or email them to me and I will give you my opinion). Regardless, I would change the oil and filter in 1000 miles. I'd be putting in Mobil 5W50 Order it if you have to ahead of time.. There has been some sale promotions.

As Wross has eluded too>> Testing will determine which part of the engine is failing. Bearings, or hardened steel, and or aluminum.

Originally Posted by LexVan

Funny. A dealership wouldn't even know how to do an engine rebuild.

Start taking your car someplace else. Start doing used oil analysis. Do another oil change in 1,000 miles. Don't use Mobil 0W40.

Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera

Oil sample to Blackstone for analysis?

https://m.blackstone-labs.com/

Originally Posted by Kevinmacd

Fyi turbos dont have IMS issues. The turbo engine is a Metzger design, a derivative of the Gt1 race engine! The naturally aspirated M96 engines have the IMS issues.

Originally Posted by LexVan

Funny. A dealership wouldn't even know how to do an engine rebuild.

Start taking your car someplace else. Start doing used oil analysis. Do another oil change in 1,000 miles. Don't use Mobil 0W40.

Originally Posted by Rvca3112

Man, I’m sorry to see this. I left the na 996 because of these kind of worries. Fingers crossed it’s something that not crazy expensive!

Originally Posted by jpflip

Hum...Can you explain?

Originally Posted by LexVan

Hi Jpflip, when Rennlister "Kevin" enters a room, it's best to sit back, grab a beer, and listen. Remind yourself that you are "grasshopper" and he is the "master".

I've always said, we don't need to know everything Porsche, we just need to know those people who do.

I'm not going to turn Marc Nyarko's thread into another 'oil war'. But your answers are already given. Observe & enjoy.

Take care!

Originally Posted by LexVan

Hi Jpflip, when Rennlister "Kevin" enters a room, it's best to sit back, grab a beer, and listen. Remind yourself that you are "grasshopper" and he is the "master".

I've always said, we don't need to know everything Porsche, we just need to know those people who do.

I'm not going to turn Marc Nyarko's thread into another 'oil war'. But your answers are already given. Observe & enjoy.

Take care!

Originally Posted by 32krazy!

try not to drink all the kool aid. jpflip isnt a rookie who doesnt know a crescent wrench from a muffler bearing. he is quite knowledgeable and asked a simple question which apperently you arent able to answer

Originally Posted by jpflip

Hum...Can you explain?

Originally Posted by LexVan

Here are 7 reason why (to use Mobil 5W50) in NO particular order:

1) Kevin says so
2) Porsche A40 approved
3) Inexpensive- Napa runs 3-4 sales/year
4) Stays in Spec (shear) longer than Mobil 0W40
5) Great SUS viscosity at 210F
6) Great cSt viscosity at 100C
7) Easy to find (Napa and Amazon)