kosmo

did the chin spoiler touch the ground when backing up the ramps?

todd.

No

afridi

Where on the front would the jack stands go?

Ranger911

Is really necessary to lift the car at all? Has anyone done an oil change with the car completely on the deck? I can imagine it might be necessary to jack the rear for access, but why jack the front end? (Yes, Captain Obvious, I understand it is so the car will be level--the question, more to the point; is the car's level relevant?)

w00tPORSCHE

Kudos, Todd. Very nice write up. One day I do hope to change my car engine's oil...

Sweeper

Yep I do it that way, the only problem is finding a drain pan that can fit under the car, and hold 9 qts. And I own a four post lift.

nyca

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...id+receiver.do

Ranger911

Thanks for the answer Sweeper. Going to try mine on the deck.

indesj01

my dealer recently charged $300 for oil change

Edgy01

Guys--just cut down a 5 gallon paint bucket. (You can get one of those orange ones from Home Depot).

I inscribe the inside of the bucket every 2 quarts so that later you can measure precisely how much oil you drained.

Sweeper

very good idea!! inexpensive too.

Sweeper

that pan is great for many different things. good for draining and changing gears in the Hewland 4 speed.
Thanks

Griswald

It looks like you can just use a socket to remove the oil canister / cover.

Is it 36mm?

Thanks

1BlinkGone

THAT is very cool. I want one of those!!

Side (but related) question: In hearing about getting your Porsche Book "stamped" for svc work, etc; what bearing does doing your own oil changes have on that? What kind of info do they require for documentation? I'm one of those guys that keeps a personal book of any and ALL maint done to my vehicles, complete with dated filter box stubs, receipts, etc to corroborate parts & oil purchases, etc... and yes, 2-3k miles is the intervals where I change my oil. (I prefer 2k miles.) Just wondering how Porsche NA views this.

thealexman

Nice stuff Todd. What do ya say we work some of that oil through the engine tomorrow?


-Alex