I order Redline from Redline:

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=142&pcid=21

 

Here is a pic of the VW 507 oil I use:

 

Sadly dealers (even the tech side which you should be able to trust!) aren't always correct on things like that. I think that every other motor across all the cars having a 10k and only the TDI being different continues to be an issue on that question.

Porsche's official answer is what ever you MFD tells you. Check that to know for sure.

 

Thanks Tach and fincher. Looks like I'm going to be trying out Motul at my next OCI in a few weeks based on the recommendation/preference of my Indy. With my new job my commute is short enough that the motor is barely warming up so I'll be getting some Blackstone tests done the next few times to keep an eye on things.

I still need to get the exact option he is talking about using though.

 

For my 2014 CD I've decided to do a DYI oil change at the 5000x mark and take it to the dealer at the 10,000x oil change. I just did the 15,000 change using extraction and removed 7.3 liters being carefull to suck out as much as possible. Changing the filter is very easy which makes the extraction a no mess oil change. Driving almost all road miles I didn't do anything with the fuel filter. I'll let them just change that at 20,000 at the dealer. I drove out to the NW and was quoted $277 for an oil change compared to about $475 at my PA dealer. I'm definitely going to shop on price when the next change comes due.

 

As you know, there is nothing special. Find a good Indy that has a durametric (if you don't already have one) or try a VW dealer and get a durametric. The best deal I've found locally is a VW dealer which was $125 for oil and labor while I supplied the filter.

As far as the fuel filter, the dealer should have drained it at the 10k and change it at the 20k. It's really not hard though and you can look me up on 6spd to see my DIY for the process to see if it's something you'd be up for.

 

I just took delivery on a 2015 CD and I'm thinking of following your same 10K schedule with the dealer.
When I checked under the hood I couldn't see a dip stick.
I'm wondering is the dipstick under one of the plastic covers or is there another way to extract the oil?
TIA

 

There is no dipstick. There is a tube for it under the engine cover, but no stick.

 

Thanks.
I'm looking forward to trying the suction method, I understand it's often used in Germany rather than the tedious way of accessing the drain plug.

 

I do not see the point of "sucking" the oil out... Draining it hot, I would think, ensures as many particles and dirt as possible exit thru the drain. Super clean oil change compared to any other I've done, so that isn't the issue. What is the benefit of forced extraction vs gravity? I see none other than not having to get on your back.

 

Easier, neater, no risk of over- or undertightening the drain plug (or forgetting it altogether).

Every advantage is for the tech and/or shop.

Most considerations for the car and engine are not positive.

Dirt and particles at the bottom are often missed, "sucking" isn't anywhere near as complete as draining, the drain plug never gets removed.

I wouldn't go to a place that didn't drain, personally.

Places that suck...

Suck.

 

My Porsche dealer drains and uses Castrol.