Oil change... Best filters etc
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Just putting an Amazon order through (in the next hour or so) doing my first oil change soon.
Can someone recommend the best oil filter and do I need a drain plug washer. Figure in also need a porsche style filter wrench.
Sorry i know I should do my research but I figure it's a quick answer.
Thanks!!
Can someone recommend the best oil filter and do I need a drain plug washer. Figure in also need a porsche style filter wrench.
Sorry i know I should do my research but I figure it's a quick answer.
Thanks!!
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Mahle OX1281D filter(could also use a Mann HU719/5x. or Hengst E14H D77), any 76mm-14flutes wrench
Should replace the drain plug washers, but can also probably re-use the old ones in you're in a jam...
Should replace the drain plug washers, but can also probably re-use the old ones in you're in a jam...
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the Mahle filter is OEM...
Here the difference between Mahle and Mann...
Here the difference between Mahle and Mann...
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nothing wrong with going with genuine Porsche ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Just putting an Amazon order through (in the next hour or so) doing my first oil change soon.
Can someone recommend the best oil filter and do I need a drain plug washer. Figure in also need a porsche style filter wrench.
Sorry i know I should do my research but I figure it's a quick answer.
Thanks!!
Can someone recommend the best oil filter and do I need a drain plug washer. Figure in also need a porsche style filter wrench.
Sorry i know I should do my research but I figure it's a quick answer.
Thanks!!
You should always replace the filter housing o-ring(s) and the drain plug washer.
This washer is a sealing washer and plays not only a critical role in keeping the drain plug leak free and tight but preventing any damage to the critical sealing surface of the engine block and oil tank.
Reusing the sealing ring can mar these critical sealing surfaces or result in a fractured sealing ring which can result in a leak or the loss of the drain plug.
I buy a couple of extra sealing rings and keep spares in the center console of both cars.
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I have bought filters before and wasn't happy with the appearance almost looked like knock offs= I threw them away. I buy mine from dealer or reputable vender from here or 6spd now with no problems. I do use wix on my wife's Toyota and like the quality..
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Good info. I have heard that online is crawling with Chinese knock offs. Which is a quite concerning considering how important of a role the filter plays.
I've used wix before too for my other vehicles. And have actually cut open the filter to see the construction, they are top notch.... But I might go and pay a premium and just get it from the dealer..... I just hate supporting the a$$raping they do with their prices.
I've used wix before too for my other vehicles. And have actually cut open the filter to see the construction, they are top notch.... But I might go and pay a premium and just get it from the dealer..... I just hate supporting the a$$raping they do with their prices.
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just buy the Mahle filter, guys, it IS the Porsche filter...ECS is great to deal with!
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