Oil Change DIY (pics)
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Just changed mine today. It's simple I only wish the oil fill had better access. I almost forgot to counter torque the pan plug. That would be a costly mistake!
I'll be sending an oil sample to Blackstone tomorrow for analysis.
I'll be sending an oil sample to Blackstone tomorrow for analysis.
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Another thankful user of this thread. Really a simple job but having pictures was helpful as this was the first time wrenching on the 996 engine. Pulling the C4 fuse and filling the filter with a quart is definitely a big plus, instant oil pressure, no oil light or starved sound for the short second or two.
Building the 2 x 12 ramps took longer than the job itself!
Thanks Dell & Kevin.
Building the 2 x 12 ramps took longer than the job itself!
Thanks Dell & Kevin.
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What are your recommendations for keeping records of this procedure?
In the event of selling your car in the future and not wanting to fall prey the those crafty ones who are trying in any way to devalue 996tt's
In the event of selling your car in the future and not wanting to fall prey the those crafty ones who are trying in any way to devalue 996tt's
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YMMV
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Changed my oil and filter yesterday. Last oil change was done by an Indy who charged me extra for the time spent trying to loosen turbo drain plugs... Well I had an extremely hard time loosening said plugs, and when I finally managed to remove passenger side : no washer!
Couldn't remove driver side. I assume there is no washer on that side also. Anybody know the part number for the turbo drain plugs (not the washers, the Plugs).
Thanks to Dell and Streather for the DiY assist.
Couldn't remove driver side. I assume there is no washer on that side also. Anybody know the part number for the turbo drain plugs (not the washers, the Plugs).
Thanks to Dell and Streather for the DiY assist.
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BTW, excellent write up !
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As an FYI the small "O" ring on the stem inside the filter housing that goes into the aluminum housing should be replaced every once in awhile.
If you buy it at Porsche they get a lot of money for this little rubber "o" ring. If memory serves me right around $8.
If you buy it at Porsche they get a lot of money for this little rubber "o" ring. If memory serves me right around $8.
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Does anyone know how much oil the oil tank holds? I just got the oil changed and the oil tank drain bolt has a small oil drip even though a new crush washer was used. I'm going to put another new crush washer in and top up the oil but I'm not sure how much oil to add and I don't want to overfill it.
I also noticed my oil tank drain bolt is 15mm not 19mm like in LVDell's DIY oil change thread.
I also noticed my oil tank drain bolt is 15mm not 19mm like in LVDell's DIY oil change thread.
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Does anyone know how much oil the oil tank holds? I just got the oil changed and the oil tank drain bolt has a small oil drip even though a new crush washer was used. I'm going to put another new crush washer in and top up the oil but I'm not sure how much oil to add and I don't want to overfill it.
I also noticed my oil tank drain bolt is 15mm not 19mm like in LVDell's DIY oil change thread.
I also noticed my oil tank drain bolt is 15mm not 19mm like in LVDell's DIY oil change thread.
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Are you sure the tank bolt measured 15mm and you were not confusing it with the case bolt? I don't recall off hand what the bolt width is on the two but maybe they got accidentally swapped?
As far as the tank and how much it holds? The majority of the oil. Don't you remember the geyser of oil when you opened the tank versus the tiny amount that came out of the case?
Also, did you use the copper ring for the tank and the aluminum for the case?
Post up some pics and maybe we can figure this out.
As far as the tank and how much it holds? The majority of the oil. Don't you remember the geyser of oil when you opened the tank versus the tiny amount that came out of the case?
Also, did you use the copper ring for the tank and the aluminum for the case?
Post up some pics and maybe we can figure this out.