Anyone done their own oil change? Is it possible to do on a 4 post lift by yourself?

 

No one?

 

Well, it's not like the GT is a common vehicle!

 

I'd venture to say any non-mechanic owner who has done this service themselves probably stopped doing it themselves a while ago.

It's definitely possible, but it's requires a lot more prep and patience than a typical oil change. I consider it to be risky as well. You will need to have the metal lifting posts (https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/94820.html) and you probably want to either have straps or pay for the Porsche straps (https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/94540.html) if you plan on taking wheels or anything else off. The lifting points are near the center of the car and if you do anything to adjust the weight of the car while it's in the air without properly securing it...well...you'll be famous. Forever.

With the car in the air you need to have lots of patience,care, and attention to detail to remove the under body panels (and their respective fasteners). Mark which fasteners go where and take note of how the puzzle pieces go back together. With the panels off, you can certainly do the rest yourself.

This is free advice on the internet, I can't vouch for, nor certify how easy or hard this is for you. I've watched it done and I was happy to pay for it before I saw it, and I am even happier to pay to have it done after having seen it done. It's not like just throwing a 911 in the air, removing a few screws, and then waiting a few hours...I'm reasonably mechanically inclined (have changed oil on all my previous RS's, done exhausts on them, brake pad changes, currently in the middle of a bunch of minor projects on an NA1 NSX). I built a motor (and the rest of a car) with a friend so I'm not afraid of turning wrenches. To me (and I am sure many others) the costs of paying to have it done professionally is well worth it.

Additionally while the car is in the air, techs will know what else to look for such as wear and tear items, other annual service items etc.

Anecdotally, keeping the car serviced at a Porsche dealer or authorized service center will help you (or a future owner of your current car) as PCNA has been somewhat friendly to owners of these cars with documented service history. Based on your stated location, you are close to more than a few good places so you don't have to worry about shipping the car to Jimmy (which almost everyone else does.)

 

Im actually in Scottsdale now, so not sure who to take it to, that's why I was inquiring. I also would use a four post lift so I wouldn't need to strap it down, but the more I read about it looks like a pain in the ***. What I worry about most is that when the bolts are removed from the undertrays does it automatically drop or do you need two people, one to hold the tray up, and one to unscrew the bolts.

 

Oh a 4 post lift like...that is all interconnected so you drive the car onto a platform? Or a 4 post lift where each post is lifting a wheel and the underbody is easily accessible?

If you're using the former, unless you are Gumby I'm pretty sure you won't be able to get all the fasteners off...

I am sure there are other owners on here in your area, so hopefully someone can chime in with a good local tech.

 

Circa 2010 or so when i used to wrench! And, when it was all a dream and i used to read word up magazine! Lol. Rear under tray is a 1 man job!

 

Yes, the kind where you drive on an the center section is open.

 

I wouldn't do it with a 4 post lift. You need the open space to drop the diffuser and loosen the bolts. The rails would get in the way.

 

Even with the open center section?

 

I got the lower panel off with an old school hydraulic drive on lift. It should slide backwards. Doesn't have to come downwards. Jimmy will be better to confirm that.

 

Porsche Chandler has 2 CGT that they maintain regularly. I would probably go there. They have a technician there that is really good.

 

The right tool always helps.

 

F40 such an iconic looking car from every angle, including this one.

 

Ferrari's no apologies all out beast - much like the CGT.