Official word on oil capacity discrepancy
#16
Thanks for finding this out. Did you contact PCNA through the form on their website? I have been considering writing them about the LWB issue and how some (albeit not a lot) of us were forced to take allocations with only sofa seats available. It would be nice if they would be willing to sell us at least one seat afterwards at some reasonable price.
(After reading many threads on RL, I'll be using Mobil 1 5W-50 based on my area's climate, my intended use, and my desire to adhere to Porsche's approved list at least during the warranty period.)
#17
#18
I'm just going off of Page 166 of the Owner's Manual that says it needs to have Porsche A40 approval and be 0W-40, 5W-40, or 5W-50. It also says "Porsche recommends Mobil 1", which I imagine is due to a sponsorship deal of some sort, but from reading a bunch of oil threads it seems Mobil 1 5W-50 is a popular choice as long as you can find a place to source it. It may not be laced with unicorn tears like some of the other more specialized brands that I saw mentioned, but I think it will be just fine for me.
#19
I'm just going off of Page 166 of the Owner's Manual that says it needs to have Porsche A40 approval and be 0W-40, 5W-40, or 5W-50. It also says "Porsche recommends Mobil 1", which I imagine is due to a sponsorship deal of some sort, but from reading a bunch of oil threads it seems Mobil 1 5W-50 is a popular choice as long as you can find a place to source it. It may not be laced with unicorn tears like some of the other more specialized brands that I saw mentioned, but I think it will be just fine for me.
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#20
LMK how that goes, I am in your camp and would happily have that conversation with PCNA. Im sure we could find at least 10 of us that missed out.
#22
Thanks! I think I'm going to use Motul 8100 X-Cess 5W-40 (A40 Porsche approved). Coincidentally, it comes in 5 Liter jugs, so 3 jugs should provide 2 oil changes exactly.
#23
Out of curiosity, what is Porsche's position re: warranty and DIY oil changes?
I can see doing intermediate oil changes between the recommended ones (since they are soo long) but what about the main ones, or do we need to go have our cars serviced by technicians who just last week grew hair ...
Cheers,
Mike
I can see doing intermediate oil changes between the recommended ones (since they are soo long) but what about the main ones, or do we need to go have our cars serviced by technicians who just last week grew hair ...
Cheers,
Mike
#24
With my 2005 Boxster I've had for 10 years now, I've done all my own oil changes, and lots of other things:
-brake fluid flush a few times-use a Motive unit.
-drive belt replacement-very easy.
-manual transmission fluid change.
-pollen filter change.
-air filter change.
-brakes-changed rotors, pads and sensors front and rear.
I like doing the work myself, because I not only learn a lot about the car and how it's put together, I know the job is done right, because I take my time and research the project online. There are Youtube videos for most things, for example the drive belt.
Once when I took my Honda Civic in for service, the technician missed removing the oil filter gasket, and put on the new oil filter over it.
About a mile from the shop my engine oil light came on and when I pulled over I saw a line of oil on the road.
Luckily I pulled over in time to save the engine.
Ever since that experience I prefer to do most of the work myself.
I recently took it in to get the spark plugs changed, as I had an injured arm at the time and changing the spark plugs on these cars is a real pain in the ***.
-brake fluid flush a few times-use a Motive unit.
-drive belt replacement-very easy.
-manual transmission fluid change.
-pollen filter change.
-air filter change.
-brakes-changed rotors, pads and sensors front and rear.
I like doing the work myself, because I not only learn a lot about the car and how it's put together, I know the job is done right, because I take my time and research the project online. There are Youtube videos for most things, for example the drive belt.
Once when I took my Honda Civic in for service, the technician missed removing the oil filter gasket, and put on the new oil filter over it.
About a mile from the shop my engine oil light came on and when I pulled over I saw a line of oil on the road.
Luckily I pulled over in time to save the engine.
Ever since that experience I prefer to do most of the work myself.
I recently took it in to get the spark plugs changed, as I had an injured arm at the time and changing the spark plugs on these cars is a real pain in the ***.
#25
Out of curiosity, what is Porsche's position re: warranty and DIY oil changes?
I can see doing intermediate oil changes between the recommended ones (since they are soo long) but what about the main ones, or do we need to go have our cars serviced by technicians who just last week grew hair ...
Cheers,
Mike
I can see doing intermediate oil changes between the recommended ones (since they are soo long) but what about the main ones, or do we need to go have our cars serviced by technicians who just last week grew hair ...
Cheers,
Mike
For Porsche to disclaim a warranty item, I think they would have the burden of showing that you used unapproved parts or otherwise screwed things up by doing it yourself.
If someone wants to read the manual, maybe there is some specific language related to this issue...
#26
Most of you guys know me, I am pretty well the consummate DIY guy, and keep very good records - but some manufacturers insist on their mechanics touch the car for the minimum maintenance. Did not know there is wording in the manual, gotta check that out ...
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike
#27
Dealer Service w/o oil change
My local dealer was fine with me doing the oil & filter changes on my 987. When the 987 went in for service I told them not to change the oil since I had done it myself. Plan to do the same thing with the GT4 and use Motul 8100 X-Cess 5W-40 and keep the receipts and front part of the Motul bottle.