Just did first oil change
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Burning Brakes
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Just did first oil change
I just changed the oil in my 08 997S at 2040 miles now that I have completed break-in period. It would sure be easier if this thing had a dipstick. After draining the oil and replacing the filter I put in 8 quarts (5W-40 synthetic), figuring that I would check the level before adding more to make sure I don't overfill it. But now I have to wait an hour before the display will show me the oil level. I'll probably need to add some oil to top it off, then wait again before the display will show me if it is full yet. What a hassle. Why couldn't they just put a dipstick in this engine?
Burning Brakes
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Congrats, you just saved yourself 100's and 100's of $ at the dealership..
...just do it again at the 2 year check with proper documentation and you'll save $650-750. As long as you document with receipts/pictures your warranty is okay. Frankly, I am old school and change it 5000 miles (use to be 3000miles, but with better oils I do 5k).
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PITA, isn't it. I'll agree. I don't see why they could not put a dipstick in or provide an oil level system that reports back the level immediately.
7.5k (or annually with very low annual mileage and non-hard driving) is probably just fine, I'm thinking.
What about the filters - where are you sourcing them?
7.5k (or annually with very low annual mileage and non-hard driving) is probably just fine, I'm thinking.
What about the filters - where are you sourcing them?
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Guys what is the suggested maintenance on these cars? I am leasing mine, so while I want to adhere to the guidelines so as to not void the warranty, I am also not inclined to do more than I need to do on the car other than keeping it running in solid shape. So, other than the 1200 miles oil break in change, I then changed at 7500 again. Car now has 12K miles, and I plan to change it again at 15K miles, when the car will be 1 1/2 years old. So, any advice on what I need to do at either 20K miles or two year mark? thanks much
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PITA, isn't it. I'll agree. I don't see why they could not put a dipstick in or provide an oil level system that reports back the level immediately.
7.5k (or annually with very low annual mileage and non-hard driving) is probably just fine, I'm thinking.
What about the filters - where are you sourcing them?
7.5k (or annually with very low annual mileage and non-hard driving) is probably just fine, I'm thinking.
What about the filters - where are you sourcing them?
I bought the filter from the dealer ($23.20). I also bought a filter wrench ($35.68) and a drain plug seal ($0.55) from the dealer. The Porsche filter wrench works fine but is so tight that it is difficult to get it off the filter housing after removing the old filter. FYI, the filter wrench also requires a 28mm (or 1 1/8") socket and the drain plug requires an 8mm hex wrench.
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Guys what is the suggested maintenance on these cars? I am leasing mine, so while I want to adhere to the guidelines so as to not void the warranty, I am also not inclined to do more than I need to do on the car other than keeping it running in solid shape. So, other than the 1200 miles oil break in change, I then changed at 7500 again. Car now has 12K miles, and I plan to change it again at 15K miles, when the car will be 1 1/2 years old. So, any advice on what I need to do at either 20K miles or two year mark? thanks much
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I just changed the oil in my 08 997S at 2040 miles now that I have completed break-in period. It would sure be easier if this thing had a dipstick. After draining the oil and replacing the filter I put in 8 quarts (5W-40 synthetic), figuring that I would check the level before adding more to make sure I don't overfill it. But now I have to wait an hour before the display will show me the oil level. I'll probably need to add some oil to top it off, then wait again before the display will show me if it is full yet. What a hassle. Why couldn't they just put a dipstick in this engine?
As you say, why can't they just give us a dipstick
Also, these guys have great prices. I think their filter prices are about $12.50 http://www.sunsetimports.com/directi...p?make=Porsche
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Af Joe suggests, measure carefully what you take out and then simply replace it. I suggest doing what I have been doing for years with 911s. Take a 5 gallon paint bucket (you can get an orange one from Home Depot) and cut it down in size so that it easily fits beneath your 911 without jacking up the car. Scribe within the inside of it lines for each 2 quarts of level. Dump your crankcase into it and then look at how much is in there. (It will be about 8 quarts). Then simply put that much back in.
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Strange my oil level gauge only takes about 6 minutes to reset after running the engine. Don't know why you have to wait an hour. I think if I try to turn the key immediately after running the engine it might give some long countdown but if I sit there for a minute or so and try the key again it shows 6 or so minutes.
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Af Joe suggests, measure carefully what you take out and then simply replace it. I suggest doing what I have been doing for years with 911s. Take a 5 gallon paint bucket (you can get an orange one from Home Depot) and cut it down in size so that it easily fits beneath your 911 without jacking up the car. Scribe within the inside of it lines for each 2 quarts of level. Dump your crankcase into it and then look at how much is in there. (It will be about 8 quarts). Then simply put that much back in.
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Strange my oil level gauge only takes about 6 minutes to reset after running the engine. Don't know why you have to wait an hour. I think if I try to turn the key immediately after running the engine it might give some long countdown but if I sit there for a minute or so and try the key again it shows 6 or so minutes.
According to page 121 of the owner's manual "The time taken for engine oil to flowback depends on the engine temperature and how long the engine has been stopped...This waiting time is counted down in the on-board computer display..."