Oil Change?
06-06-2005, 10:16 AM
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I changed my oil last week for the first time, and someone here on the board was kind enough to send me this info:
It was actually extremely easy. My only big surprise is that after 5000 miles, my oil was BLACK and was very very low. Good luck.
0W-40 Mobil 1 Triplesyn - only place I could find it was at http://www.autobarn.net/oil44877.html . If you have an Auto Parts store near you they may order it special. Get 2 cases (12 qts).
Filter - I bought several OEM at the Porsche dealer, but you may find them online. They are the same filter as the 996 took. Part # is 996 107 225 53.
Oil Filter wrench (Porsche Part #000 721 920 40 if your dealer will sell you one, mine wouldn't!) http://www.performanceproducts.com/...ehicle_ID=25153
These tools any Sears/Auto Parts/Home Depot store will have -
27mm Socket to go on bottom of oil filter wrench to turn it.
8mm Allen wrench for drain plug (get it in 3/8" or 1/2" socket)
There is a DIY section on RennTech that walks you through the whole thing also.. http://www.renntech.org/forums/inde...diy&code=diy_oc
It was actually extremely easy. My only big surprise is that after 5000 miles, my oil was BLACK and was very very low. Good luck.
0W-40 Mobil 1 Triplesyn - only place I could find it was at http://www.autobarn.net/oil44877.html . If you have an Auto Parts store near you they may order it special. Get 2 cases (12 qts).
Filter - I bought several OEM at the Porsche dealer, but you may find them online. They are the same filter as the 996 took. Part # is 996 107 225 53.
Oil Filter wrench (Porsche Part #000 721 920 40 if your dealer will sell you one, mine wouldn't!) http://www.performanceproducts.com/...ehicle_ID=25153
These tools any Sears/Auto Parts/Home Depot store will have -
27mm Socket to go on bottom of oil filter wrench to turn it.
8mm Allen wrench for drain plug (get it in 3/8" or 1/2" socket)
There is a DIY section on RennTech that walks you through the whole thing also.. http://www.renntech.org/forums/inde...diy&code=diy_oc
06-06-2005, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jcf7
does anyone have an explanation of why Porsche would recommend something less than correct for their engines?
06-07-2005, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jcf7
The dealer charged me $240!! They also couldn't give me an explanation, other than, "...we don't agree with Porsche.....but, you can wait to 20K, we just think that every 10K is better..."
I'll go back for the covered (paid by Porsche) 20K change, but after that I think I'll change it every 20K. My car is a lease.....
I'll go back for the covered (paid by Porsche) 20K change, but after that I think I'll change it every 20K. My car is a lease.....
06-07-2005, 07:41 PM
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"I was under the impression that Porsche does NOT pay for any oil changes... did my dealer mislead me?"
My understanding is that they cover the cost of the oil change at 20k. My oil change was at 8K, so it was not part of the covered service.
My understanding is that they cover the cost of the oil change at 20k. My oil change was at 8K, so it was not part of the covered service.
06-07-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
especially since the car is designed to use a quart of oil every few thousand miles.
I know that Porsche stated for its air cooled cars that 1 quart per 600 miles is the limit for over consumption, but a 911, at least an air cooled version, should not consume oil if it is operating correctly. 1600 miles since my last oil change and no measurable oil consumption.
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06-07-2005, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyNarcosis
I just finished changing the oil in the 997S and the only way the process could possibly be easier is if the car jacked itself up. It is really easy. Now, granted, I already have Rhino ramps from the last car, and a decent but cheap 3 ton floor jack, and the Mann oil filter housing wrench that I bought from Porsche parts department, and a really great set of torque wrenchs, and a drain pan with a lid, but doesn't everybody?
Seriously, it is not necessary to pay to have the oil and filter changed... unless you want to have someone else do it.
Seriously, it is not necessary to pay to have the oil and filter changed... unless you want to have someone else do it.
How much oil do you need to do a change?
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06-08-2005, 05:35 AM
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I was talking to a friend the other day who works for Fuchs and he explained every new Porsche leaves the factory with Fuchs oil ONLY. However, Mobil gives Porsche a lot of money for advertising and pushing their brand so Porsche endorse it!
06-08-2005, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Porky
I was talking to a friend the other day who works for Fuchs and he explained every new Porsche leaves the factory with Fuchs oil ONLY. However, Mobil gives Porsche a lot of money for advertising and pushing their brand so Porsche endorse it!
06-08-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 1999Porsche911
You cannot change oil too frequently.....
Originally Posted by Brian E
I have a habit of changing the oil in all the toys between the first 750 and 1000 miles.
I had the 997S done at 757 miles.
I had the 997S done at 757 miles.
06-08-2005, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jcf7
....Why would Porsche, the engine’s maker and the one responsible for warranty repairs, recommend 20K...if it needed change sooner?
06-08-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Porky
I was talking to a friend the other day who works for Fuchs and he explained every new Porsche leaves the factory with Fuchs oil ONLY.
06-08-2005, 08:40 PM
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Hi,
yes FUCHS are a Porsche Approved oil (one model) and one of the oldest producers of ester based synthetic lubricants - since the mid 1930s
FUCHS are a highly respected supplier of specialised lubricants in the trucking, mining and related Commercial fields
FUCHS GT1 0w-20 oil was used in the Porsche Cup series in this country
The factory fill is Mobil 1 0w-40 as I believe it
Regards
yes FUCHS are a Porsche Approved oil (one model) and one of the oldest producers of ester based synthetic lubricants - since the mid 1930s
FUCHS are a highly respected supplier of specialised lubricants in the trucking, mining and related Commercial fields
FUCHS GT1 0w-20 oil was used in the Porsche Cup series in this country
The factory fill is Mobil 1 0w-40 as I believe it
Regards