$285 for oil change!
03-25-2010, 12:36 AM
#31
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in northern cal where do you take the old oil?
The main reason why I haven't changed my own oil is I don't know where to dispose of the old oil and I don't want to drive far to do it. I think the closest me is about 45minutes north.
03-25-2010, 12:36 AM
#32
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Not weird. I agree. I've been reading this thread and I keep thinking; it's not the money, it's not a chore, I actually enjoy changing the oil or tinkering with my car. It IS relaxing, takes my mind off other things, yet at the same time gives me the sense of accomplishment you mention. It's one of the things I enjoy about being a car guy and owning a special vehicle.
03-25-2010, 02:11 AM
#34
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In Sonoma County the disposal company does curbside recycling which includes picking up used oil and filters in containers that they supply. I would think that whatever company services Marin County would have a similar program. You should check with whoever does your garbage pickup.
03-25-2010, 02:14 AM
#35
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I can totally appreciate this. However my "labor of love" is making pizza in my brick oven in the back yard. I work the fire for almost 3 hours (was always a pyro) starting w/ the crumples news paper and kindling wood, feeding about 20 pieces of split hardwood and then cook amazing brick oven pizzas. The temp is a good 1,000 degrees and we use all fresh ingredients such as the sauce, dough, mozzarella, basil, etc, etc. In the end it is a long exhausting day, lugging fire and kindling wood, working / maintaining the fire, etc., etc, but I love it.
03-25-2010, 02:22 AM
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In Sonoma County the disposal company does curbside recycling which includes picking up used oil and filters in containers that they supply. I would think that whatever company services Marin County would have a similar program. You should check with whoever does your garbage pickup.
Marin Recycling Center operates a household hazardous waste facility as a joint program with the City of San Rafael and the Marin County Waste Management Joint Powers Authority. Residents of Marin County, with the exception of Novato, may bring paint, adhesives, motor oil, pesticides, household batteries, latex paint, computer monitors, televisions, and bleach cleaners to the facility free of charge.
Businesses may dispose of small quantities of hazardous waste by appointment and for a fee. Please call the facility for a list of approved materials and to make arrangements.
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at:
565 Jacoby Street
San Rafael, CA
Residential Customers: 415-485-6806
Commercial Customers: 415-485-5648
Operating Hours:
Commercial Customers: Monday & Tuesday, by appointment only
Residential Customers: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
03-25-2010, 02:23 AM
#37
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However, this oil is for the Turbo and I'll have the dealer change the oil along with replacing the spark plugs.
But the times I change the Turbo's oil or the Boxster's oil I just drop in at the Kragens where I buy the oili and dump the old oil.
Sincerely,
Macster.
03-25-2010, 02:31 AM
#38
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Like many things it was a google search away. I just have to take it up to San Rafael . . .
Marin Recycling Center operates a household hazardous waste facility as a joint program with the City of San Rafael and the Marin County Waste Management Joint Powers Authority.....
Marin Recycling Center operates a household hazardous waste facility as a joint program with the City of San Rafael and the Marin County Waste Management Joint Powers Authority.....
03-25-2010, 02:31 AM
#39
If you really want it done right, that's a reason to do it yourself. I gaurantee you the dealer mechanic does not take the care that a good owner does.
03-25-2010, 03:13 AM
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i have no issues doing it myself, but i put it at my dealer, who's great. we'll also check this and that, chat about what they're seeing, any potential issues, yada. of course, they're coming in on the lower end of the rates being shown here.
service at my dealer is always exceptional.
service at my dealer is always exceptional.
03-25-2010, 06:50 AM
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Hmmm. I'm not sure your 'exactly' was responding to the post by atr911, but you were both talking about the same chore, so I'll answer you both at once.
First, let's add to that description a two-and-a-half gallon container, greasy naturally, so I must put it in a plastic garbage bag before it goes into my daily driver Carrera S; lash it down somehow since I don't like fifteen to twenty pounds bouncing around loose even when it isn't an unholy mess waiting to happen; drive it to the place I bought the oil (refer to the message describing the protocol for that dumping process); and do all this in my hypothetical bluejeans and old shoes. Sitting in them on the leather seats of my $100,000 car.
Folks, I love cars, but that ain't gonna happen. Even I could still lift a container holding eight quarts of oil, I wouldn't consider it. I'd have to buy an old pick-up truck just to have something I'd be willing to sit in with the sort of clothes I'd be wearing while doing that used oil return mission. I used to change my own main bearings on an MG, and once the whole engine. I appreciate the joys of sharing a garage floor with your favorite toy. Honest I do, but the zen of auto repair work dissipates quickly with the arthritis of age. Giving a dealer a couple of hour's pay or even the cost of a pair of pants to do such things for me is a bargain we make for being allowed to get this old.
Get a piggy bank and save your nickels. You will be wanting to pay other people to do such things eventually. And it will seem like day after tomorrow.
Gary
Jack the car up, check for free play on the wheels (grab at 12 and 6 - shake, grab at 9 and 3 - shake), check the air filter (change at around 15-20,000 mi depending on environment), drain oil, remove filter (wrench can be bought at any shop), replace seal on filter, torque to 19 ft/lbs, replace drain plug with new washer, torque to 37 ft/lbs, fill with 7 Litres of oil, check oil, top up again (if required, will probably take 8-8.5L).
First, let's add to that description a two-and-a-half gallon container, greasy naturally, so I must put it in a plastic garbage bag before it goes into my daily driver Carrera S; lash it down somehow since I don't like fifteen to twenty pounds bouncing around loose even when it isn't an unholy mess waiting to happen; drive it to the place I bought the oil (refer to the message describing the protocol for that dumping process); and do all this in my hypothetical bluejeans and old shoes. Sitting in them on the leather seats of my $100,000 car.
Folks, I love cars, but that ain't gonna happen. Even I could still lift a container holding eight quarts of oil, I wouldn't consider it. I'd have to buy an old pick-up truck just to have something I'd be willing to sit in with the sort of clothes I'd be wearing while doing that used oil return mission. I used to change my own main bearings on an MG, and once the whole engine. I appreciate the joys of sharing a garage floor with your favorite toy. Honest I do, but the zen of auto repair work dissipates quickly with the arthritis of age. Giving a dealer a couple of hour's pay or even the cost of a pair of pants to do such things for me is a bargain we make for being allowed to get this old.
Get a piggy bank and save your nickels. You will be wanting to pay other people to do such things eventually. And it will seem like day after tomorrow.
Gary
03-25-2010, 07:40 AM
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My reasons for doing my own oil changes are I too like working on my cars (I own 8) and there is no Porsche dealer in Ireland now since the one in Dublin went bankrupt before Christmas. The nearest to me is about 400 miles away in Nothern Ireland - which is part of the UK (for the moment).
So if its so easy to do the oil & filter - what about the spark plugs and other filters? I only intend to bring my car to the dealer (or an independent specialist) once a year to have it checked diagnostically and for the service warning to be reset.
Is there any workshop manual for the 997 available yet.
So if its so easy to do the oil & filter - what about the spark plugs and other filters? I only intend to bring my car to the dealer (or an independent specialist) once a year to have it checked diagnostically and for the service warning to be reset.
Is there any workshop manual for the 997 available yet.
03-25-2010, 08:22 AM
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For $285.00 you should get an oil change and sex! My local dealer did the oil change for $177.00. Once the car is off warranty, I'll do it myself for around $60.00.
03-25-2010, 08:56 AM
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Hmmm. I'm not sure your 'exactly' was responding to the post by atr911, but you were both talking about the same chore, so I'll answer you both at once.
First, let's add to that description a two-and-a-half gallon container, greasy naturally, so I must put it in a plastic garbage bag before it goes into my daily driver Carrera S; lash it down somehow since I don't like fifteen to twenty pounds bouncing around loose even when it isn't an unholy mess waiting to happen; drive it to the place I bought the oil (refer to the message describing the protocol for that dumping process); and do all this in my hypothetical bluejeans and old shoes. Sitting in them on the leather seats of my $100,000 car.
Folks, I love cars, but that ain't gonna happen. Even I could still lift a container holding eight quarts of oil, I wouldn't consider it. I'd have to buy an old pick-up truck just to have something I'd be willing to sit in with the sort of clothes I'd be wearing while doing that used oil return mission. I used to change my own main bearings on an MG, and once the whole engine. I appreciate the joys of sharing a garage floor with your favorite toy. Honest I do, but the zen of auto repair work dissipates quickly with the arthritis of age. Giving a dealer a couple of hour's pay or even the cost of a pair of pants to do such things for me is a bargain we make for being allowed to get this old.
Get a piggy bank and save your nickels. You will be wanting to pay other people to do such things eventually. And it will seem like day after tomorrow.
Gary
Hmmm. I'm not sure your 'exactly' was responding to the post by atr911, but you were both talking about the same chore, so I'll answer you both at once.
First, let's add to that description a two-and-a-half gallon container, greasy naturally, so I must put it in a plastic garbage bag before it goes into my daily driver Carrera S; lash it down somehow since I don't like fifteen to twenty pounds bouncing around loose even when it isn't an unholy mess waiting to happen; drive it to the place I bought the oil (refer to the message describing the protocol for that dumping process); and do all this in my hypothetical bluejeans and old shoes. Sitting in them on the leather seats of my $100,000 car.
Folks, I love cars, but that ain't gonna happen. Even I could still lift a container holding eight quarts of oil, I wouldn't consider it. I'd have to buy an old pick-up truck just to have something I'd be willing to sit in with the sort of clothes I'd be wearing while doing that used oil return mission. I used to change my own main bearings on an MG, and once the whole engine. I appreciate the joys of sharing a garage floor with your favorite toy. Honest I do, but the zen of auto repair work dissipates quickly with the arthritis of age. Giving a dealer a couple of hour's pay or even the cost of a pair of pants to do such things for me is a bargain we make for being allowed to get this old.
Get a piggy bank and save your nickels. You will be wanting to pay other people to do such things eventually. And it will seem like day after tomorrow.
Gary
If anyone comes by my shop, they're more than welcome to come out and watch or take a peek at the underside of their car. Then again, I'm a car guy and believe any car should be treated with the respect that we show our porsches, especially when being service.
03-25-2010, 09:37 AM
#45
Drifting
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As always someone has to show up and tell us how their time is so valuable that they will take it to the dealership....and since the car cost so much it must be taken to the dealership.
Good bless their ignorance.....and wealth. With so much on this topic....next time someone once to discuss it, do a search first.
abe
Good bless their ignorance.....and wealth. With so much on this topic....next time someone once to discuss it, do a search first.
abe
