DIY Oil Change
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DIY Oil Change
After reading the posts by Ben and others (thank you), I thought I'd try my hand at changing the oil.... especially since my dealer wanted $300 to do the job. I'm at 3,800 miles and pretty much all of my driving is just to and from work (7 miles each way). Between the short trips and the break-in period, I thought it was time.
I just got back from running around picking up the parts and tools and the tally is as follows:
Mobile 1 0 40W $5.99 per quart
Oil filter and crush ring $18.21 (from dealer)
Oil pan $4.99
Funnel w/ hose $4.99
Torque wrench $24.99
8 mm hex $2.99
Oil filter wrench (from dealer) $41.89 - this is going back!
Oil filter wrench (from Kragen) $5.99
I couldn't believe that the dealer (stealer) was robbing me in broad daylight of $41.89 for their OEM oil filter wrench. Even the service guy felt a little embarrassed about the pricing... Finding the $5.99 job at Kragen made me feel much better. I'm ditching going to the dealer the next time for the oil filter and gaskets too - found them online at 4 for $35 including crush rings.
So as far as the consumables go, it should cost only about $63 to do an oil change. A far cry from the ridiculous $300 that "service" wants. Why someone isn't running around undercutting the stealers business is a mystery... one can make a good living in my neighborhood for onsite oil changes. Anyway, I'm off to change the oil
John
I just got back from running around picking up the parts and tools and the tally is as follows:
Mobile 1 0 40W $5.99 per quart
Oil filter and crush ring $18.21 (from dealer)
Oil pan $4.99
Funnel w/ hose $4.99
Torque wrench $24.99
8 mm hex $2.99
Oil filter wrench (from dealer) $41.89 - this is going back!
Oil filter wrench (from Kragen) $5.99
I couldn't believe that the dealer (stealer) was robbing me in broad daylight of $41.89 for their OEM oil filter wrench. Even the service guy felt a little embarrassed about the pricing... Finding the $5.99 job at Kragen made me feel much better. I'm ditching going to the dealer the next time for the oil filter and gaskets too - found them online at 4 for $35 including crush rings.
So as far as the consumables go, it should cost only about $63 to do an oil change. A far cry from the ridiculous $300 that "service" wants. Why someone isn't running around undercutting the stealers business is a mystery... one can make a good living in my neighborhood for onsite oil changes. Anyway, I'm off to change the oil
John
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A few questions :
- are the 997 and 987 oil filters the same?
-what the the torque specs for fliter housing and oil plug?
-where online are you getting the oil filter/gasket/crush washers for 4 for $35
Thanks.
- are the 997 and 987 oil filters the same?
-what the the torque specs for fliter housing and oil plug?
-where online are you getting the oil filter/gasket/crush washers for 4 for $35
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Circe
A few questions :
- are the 997 and 987 oil filters the same?
-what the the torque specs for fliter housing and oil plug?
-where online are you getting the oil filter/gasket/crush washers for 4 for $35
Thanks.
- are the 997 and 987 oil filters the same?
-what the the torque specs for fliter housing and oil plug?
-where online are you getting the oil filter/gasket/crush washers for 4 for $35
Thanks.
See elh's response
Found the filters on Ebay
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Originally Posted by kauai_diver
You got a torque wrench for 24.99? Was it used?
I'll buy one at that price if you got more!
I'll buy one at that price if you got more!
Made by Powerbuilt, Micrometer Torque Wrench, model 644998, 3/8" rated for 20 to 80 ft-lbs. I checked other similar ones at HD and Pep Boys, but cost more $s.
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Originally Posted by vbizguy
It was new. I found it at Kragens (I think they're up in your area too) and was surprised by the price too. It's not one of those cheap ones with the flimsy metal rod pointer, but rather the precision version that you dial up the exact ft-lbs.
Made by Powerbuilt, Micrometer Torque Wrench, model 644998, 3/8" rated for 20 to 80 ft-lbs. I checked other similar ones at HD and Pep Boys, but cost more $s.
Made by Powerbuilt, Micrometer Torque Wrench, model 644998, 3/8" rated for 20 to 80 ft-lbs. I checked other similar ones at HD and Pep Boys, but cost more $s.
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Originally Posted by kauai_diver
Cool, Kragens is here too, few miles away - I have to check that out, thanks!
Keep in mind that if you're going to use it for the wheel bolts, then you'll need one that dials up to 96 ft-lbs.
John
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Originally Posted by vbizguy
Kurt,
Keep in mind that if you're going to use it for the wheel bolts, then you'll need one that dials up to 96 ft-lbs.
John
Keep in mind that if you're going to use it for the wheel bolts, then you'll need one that dials up to 96 ft-lbs.
John
Right, this was just for the oil drain plug and oil filter housing.
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I bought a Craftsman torque wrench several years ago... $50 then, probably $70 now. It goes to 120 lb-ft, 1/2" drive. I also have a smaller 3/8" drive version that handles values under 20 lb-ft...
Not sure if the Kragen wrench comes with a certificate of calibration, but the Craftsman does... +/- 2 lb ft on the big one, +/- 1 lb ft on the small one. That's good peace of mind for me...
Just MHO.
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Not sure if the Kragen wrench comes with a certificate of calibration, but the Craftsman does... +/- 2 lb ft on the big one, +/- 1 lb ft on the small one. That's good peace of mind for me...
Just MHO.
-d
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
You've wasting your money changing your Mobil 1 at 3800 miles. Is that one year, or what? Total waste.
[Does anyone know if it is a dealer prep item to "turn on" the mileage/date counter for the oil? I assume YES. Does anyone know if the factory replaces the oil after Dyno/testing? I assume NO]
My point being when you get the car, the oil (already used during dyno in Germany?) could have been in the car for many months already. Seems like really cheap insurance. I did my DIY at exactly 1999 miles, which coincided with full break-in. And yes I never broke 4200 rpm prior.
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>> You've wasting your money changing your Mobil 1 at 3800 miles
I am going to change my oil for piece of mind (presently 1850, changing at 2000). I know there is some fine metal swimming around in there.
But the comment about "wasting money"?? Porsche is about spending! There is nothing economical about Porsche.
I am going to change my oil for piece of mind (presently 1850, changing at 2000). I know there is some fine metal swimming around in there.
But the comment about "wasting money"?? Porsche is about spending! There is nothing economical about Porsche.
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I did my first oil change at 2,365 miles and didn’t find any metal “swimming” in the oil. Was it a waste of time and money? Probably, but I enjoy working on my car and the $65.00 I spent won’t be missed. I changed it again at around 10,000 miles and plan to change it every 10,000 miles for the duration.
FWIW, I wouldn’t trust a $25.00 torque wrench. I use three calibrated Snap-on torque wrenches of varying torque values; a quality tool is a life long investment.
FWIW, I wouldn’t trust a $25.00 torque wrench. I use three calibrated Snap-on torque wrenches of varying torque values; a quality tool is a life long investment.