GT4 Oil Filter and Wrench
09-22-2015, 05:49 PM
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I will find out the part number when I pick it up and then post it here. It might not be for a few days though. EDIT: I see Carl just posted a P/N but I will double confirm when I get it anyway.
09-22-2015, 06:06 PM
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09-22-2015, 06:14 PM
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Not sure why anyone would not go with the factory filter - it's false economy, you do not want to give Porsche any excuses not to honor a factory warranty. The filters are not that expensive anyways.
If you can get a filter/can/O ring cheaper than a filter/O ring, why not, that makes perfect sense.
How are you guys handling the warranty and the DIY oil changes - just keeping records, or interspacing DIY and dealer oil changes?
Cheers
Mike
If you can get a filter/can/O ring cheaper than a filter/O ring, why not, that makes perfect sense.
How are you guys handling the warranty and the DIY oil changes - just keeping records, or interspacing DIY and dealer oil changes?
Cheers
Mike
09-23-2015, 08:28 AM
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I did a search but did not come up with anything... In preparation for a post break-in oil change I want to buy a filter element and a tool (wrench) to remove the filter housing. What are the correct correct details or P/N for the filter and tool for a GT4?
Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.
Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.
Has anyone verified that Porsche does or does not run a special blend of oil from the factory to help the engine break in better? If they do run a special blend changing it early would be counter productive.
09-23-2015, 09:23 AM
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They may drain the oil after they do the run in on the engine dyno? Thought i saw something but cant remember.
Maybe it will come back to me today as i sit in bumper to bumper traffic for 2 1/2 hrs each way for a meeting in LA..carl
09-23-2015, 11:52 AM
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I suspect during that dyno run that they execute runs very well filtered oil or even new oil through the engine, then empty the engine when they are done - or I hope they do. Its possible the sump is full when the engine is installed in the car.
The topic of break-in oil with Porsche has been around for years, and I have never seen an conclusion on the topic. Like everyone else, I would do an early oil change, and having rebuilt 911 motor's, that first and second oil changes as usually pretty dark and sometimes contain very small metal flakes - but I did not have the ability to run the engine in on a dyno either.
I checked with Sunset, here is the reply below:
"9a110702400 $27.60 (canister,filter oring)
Our shop uses these when they change oil on cayman/and some boxster
I hear you drill hole in canister and let drain
Makes allot less mess than unscrewing canister and let oil go everywhere"
Cheers,
Mike
The topic of break-in oil with Porsche has been around for years, and I have never seen an conclusion on the topic. Like everyone else, I would do an early oil change, and having rebuilt 911 motor's, that first and second oil changes as usually pretty dark and sometimes contain very small metal flakes - but I did not have the ability to run the engine in on a dyno either.
I checked with Sunset, here is the reply below:
"9a110702400 $27.60 (canister,filter oring)
Our shop uses these when they change oil on cayman/and some boxster
I hear you drill hole in canister and let drain
Makes allot less mess than unscrewing canister and let oil go everywhere"
Cheers,
Mike
09-23-2015, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike J
I suspect during that dyno run that they execute runs very well filtered oil or even new oil through the engine, then empty the engine when they are done - or I hope they do. Its possible the sump is full when the engine is installed in the car.
The topic of break-in oil with Porsche has been around for years, and I have never seen an conclusion on the topic. Like everyone else, I would do an early oil change, and having rebuilt 911 motor's, that first and second oil changes as usually pretty dark and sometimes contain very small metal flakes - but I did not have the ability to run the engine in on a dyno either.
I checked with Sunset, here is the reply below:
"9a110702400 $27.60 (canister,filter oring)
Our shop uses these when they change oil on cayman/and some boxster
I hear you drill hole in canister and let drain
Makes allot less mess than unscrewing canister and let oil go everywhere"
Cheers,
Mike
The topic of break-in oil with Porsche has been around for years, and I have never seen an conclusion on the topic. Like everyone else, I would do an early oil change, and having rebuilt 911 motor's, that first and second oil changes as usually pretty dark and sometimes contain very small metal flakes - but I did not have the ability to run the engine in on a dyno either.
I checked with Sunset, here is the reply below:
"9a110702400 $27.60 (canister,filter oring)
Our shop uses these when they change oil on cayman/and some boxster
I hear you drill hole in canister and let drain
Makes allot less mess than unscrewing canister and let oil go everywhere"
Cheers,
Mike
09-23-2015, 06:28 PM
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Cheers,
Mike
09-24-2015, 12:10 PM
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I bought the filter kit from Suncoast for a Cayman S/GTS. Same part (9A110722400). Also, for the wrench I bought the Lisle 61570 76mm with 14 flutes from Amazon. Everything worked perfectly.
09-24-2015, 10:08 PM
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So how much oil did you add to the GT4 when you changed your oil? Thanks in advance.
09-25-2015, 03:13 PM
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Engine oil filling capacities for the Porsche GT4:
Engine oil change quantity (without oil filter): Filling capacity: 7.25 Liter
Engine oil change quantity (with oil filter): Filling capacity: 7.5 Liter
Engine oil change quantity (without oil filter): Filling capacity: 7.25 Liter
Engine oil change quantity (with oil filter): Filling capacity: 7.5 Liter
Last edited by sonorous; 09-25-2015 at 03:13 PM. Reason: typo
09-25-2015, 03:24 PM
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I checked with Sunset, here is the reply below:
"9a110702400 $27.60 (canister,filter oring)
Our shop uses these when they change oil on cayman/and some boxster
I hear you drill hole in canister and let drain
Makes allot less mess than unscrewing canister and let oil go everywhere"
Cheers,
Mike
"9a110702400 $27.60 (canister,filter oring)
Our shop uses these when they change oil on cayman/and some boxster
I hear you drill hole in canister and let drain
Makes allot less mess than unscrewing canister and let oil go everywhere"
Cheers,
Mike
Also, thanks for pointing out Sunset. I had not been to their site yet and I like it. I also like the price! It is 27% off the discounted price my dealer gave me. The shipping is kind of high though so I might just try to squeeze my dealer a bit more first. Thanks Mike!
09-25-2015, 03:57 PM
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From this thread the oil capacities according to PCNA are:
With a filter change this would be 7.9 quarts. I looks like carl put a little more than that with no issues reported.
With a filter change this would be 7.9 quarts. I looks like carl put a little more than that with no issues reported.