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wingboat · 11-08-2005, 02:26 PM

Changed the oil today. Quite easy, actually. Did it after brought up to normal operating temp.

The hardest part was getting her up on ramps. I made a more gradual incline with pieces of 2x8 with blocks nailed midway along the span, which I also use for my Jag.

Wearing thick rubber gloves from Home Depot, I shielded my face from possible splash when unscrewing the drain plug, but there was none. 7mm allen key (kinda small, IMHO). No prob.

New filter, O-ring, and she took 9qts EXACTLY of Mobil 1 0w40. One bar from the top showing on the dash, triple checked the dipstick, old-school style.

Finshed off by giving her a good cleaning, just in time to put her to sleep for a few long months. *SIGH*

11-08-2005, 02:26 PM	#31
wingboat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 39	Changed the oil today. Quite easy, actually. Did it after brought up to normal operating temp. The hardest part was getting her up on ramps. I made a more gradual incline with pieces of 2x8 with blocks nailed midway along the span, which I also use for my Jag. Wearing thick rubber gloves from Home Depot, I shielded my face from possible splash when unscrewing the drain plug, but there was none. 7mm allen key (kinda small, IMHO). No prob. New filter, O-ring, and she took 9qts EXACTLY of Mobil 1 0w40. One bar from the top showing on the dash, triple checked the dipstick, old-school style. Finshed off by giving her a good cleaning, just in time to put her to sleep for a few long months. SIGH __________________ 2000 Boxster, Guards Red / Black Int. Boston, MA, US of A.