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2000SoCalBoxsterS · 07-11-2008, 06:25 PM

About $6 a quart of Mobil 1 times 10 quarts (need 9.25 qts) and then $15 for the filter cartridge and like 20 cents for the drain plug washer, so about $80 with tax. DIY. I let my oil drain for a few hours last time I changed my oil because I had to go somewhere and I was surprised at how much came out after I thought it was completely drained. Probably another 1/5 of a quart. And my car was level on four of the same ramps at the time. That was just from slowly dripping over a few hours.

*But I would not advise letting it go that long. The engine cools off too much and then it's a PITA to get the filter case back on tight even after lubing the rubber gasket. After it was warm again I was able to get two more full revolutions on the filter to get it to the 19 ft Lbs torque recommended.

07-11-2008, 06:25 PM	#8
2000SoCalBoxsterS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 409	About $6 a quart of Mobil 1 times 10 quarts (need 9.25 qts) and then $15 for the filter cartridge and like 20 cents for the drain plug washer, so about $80 with tax. DIY. I let my oil drain for a few hours last time I changed my oil because I had to go somewhere and I was surprised at how much came out after I thought it was completely drained. Probably another 1/5 of a quart. And my car was level on four of the same ramps at the time. That was just from slowly dripping over a few hours. *But I would not advise letting it go that long. The engine cools off too much and then it's a PITA to get the filter case back on tight even after lubing the rubber gasket. After it was warm again I was able to get two more full revolutions on the filter to get it to the 19 ft Lbs torque recommended. __________________ http://i25.tinypic.com/20aq3wn.jpg http://i26.tinypic.com/2zguetx.jpg http://i28.tinypic.com/2jdi1ok.jpg 2000 Boxster S: 18" Turbo wheels w/color crests, Litronics, Onboard Computer, Traction control, Cruise, Painted rollbar, Leather interior, Aluminum package, headlight washers, Porsche GT3 seats, windstop, Hi Fi six speaker amp package, DSP, CDR 220, Limited Slip, side airbags, BK Rollbar extender.