Oil extractor use on 997.2
07-15-2018, 03:33 PM
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Oil extractor use on 997.2
I'm considering an oil extractor for easier oil changes on my 997.2 4S. Has anyone used one successfully? My concern is the lack of a dipstick tube on these motors, so I'm hoping someone can confirm that it can be extracted from the oil fuller tube. Thorough Google searches turned up zilch. Cheers.
07-15-2018, 03:56 PM
#2
Racer
Not possible on the 997.2 engine. There’s no place to run the suction probe as far as I can tell.
On in the other hand, it is quite easy to change oil. Even without a lift, a low profile drain pan will slide under with the car on rino ramps.
Youll also need need a tool to reset the oil life monitor. Porsche didn’t leave any means to reset it like most other cars.
On in the other hand, it is quite easy to change oil. Even without a lift, a low profile drain pan will slide under with the car on rino ramps.
Youll also need need a tool to reset the oil life monitor. Porsche didn’t leave any means to reset it like most other cars.
07-15-2018, 04:42 PM
#3
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Thanks Larry. I just changed the oil via drain plug a couple of days ago, without lifting the car. Much easier than any other car I've done. But it always creates such a mess trying to transfer the old oil to another container. I figured an oil extractor eliminates this extra step. I guess at my age I'm trying to avoid laying on the ground. I'd pay for an oil change, but I'd rather put the money towards top tier oil and more frequent changes.
Another question for anyone willing to chime in...how much oil is represented between the minimum and maximum bars on the oil level indicator? 1 quart?
I drained it and added 7 quarts. So I'm guessing that answers my question. I'll add a half quart and measure again once up to operating temperature.
Another question for anyone willing to chime in...how much oil is represented between the minimum and maximum bars on the oil level indicator? 1 quart?
I drained it and added 7 quarts. So I'm guessing that answers my question. I'll add a half quart and measure again once up to operating temperature.
07-15-2018, 05:07 PM
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07-15-2018, 05:18 PM
#5
Intermediate
Thread Starter
07-15-2018, 06:49 PM
#6
Pro
Oil change on a 997.2 is one of the easiest jobs I've seen on a car. You don't even need to lift the car to do it. I recommend using an open-top drain pan though, as the oil comes out fast. It'll easily overflow one of those enclosed style catch containers.