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MNBoxster · 05-30-2006, 06:19 AM

@dezigns,

I'm glad you had this checked and it's OK. Your Mechanics are correct, ½ Cup is not a Big Deal and will probably burn off with time.

But for others, be aware that an Overfill isn't merely what is added to the Engine, you must also be sure that you first drain the proper amount when doing the change to insure the final level is correct.

Porsche calls for draining the Oil for at least 20 min. to insure that the old Oil is fully drained. I wait a minimum of 30 min. just to be sure. Make sure that the Car has been run and the Oil is warm, this allows it to flow easier as well as insuring that all the contaminates are picked up in suspension so that the Oil will carry them out of the Engine.

Also, be sure that the Car is LEVEL or you won't be draining the proper amount. This can be difficult when performing a DIY change on JackStands, so I prefer the method of jacking the Car, pulling the Drain Plug and then lowering the Car with the Catch Pan in place. This ensures the car is level and that you get all the old stuff out. Then raise it again, button everything up, and fill with the measured amount. This will avoid any gross overfills, and get all the dirt and grime out of the motor. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

05-30-2006, 06:19 AM	#26
MNBoxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Posts: 3,308	@dezigns, I'm glad you had this checked and it's OK. Your Mechanics are correct, ½ Cup is not a Big Deal and will probably burn off with time. But for others, be aware that an Overfill isn't merely what is added to the Engine, you must also be sure that you first drain the proper amount when doing the change to insure the final level is correct. Porsche calls for draining the Oil for at least 20 min. to insure that the old Oil is fully drained. I wait a minimum of 30 min. just to be sure. Make sure that the Car has been run and the Oil is warm, this allows it to flow easier as well as insuring that all the contaminates are picked up in suspension so that the Oil will carry them out of the Engine. Also, be sure that the Car is LEVEL or you won't be draining the proper amount. This can be difficult when performing a DIY change on JackStands, so I prefer the method of jacking the Car, pulling the Drain Plug and then lowering the Car with the Catch Pan in place. This ensures the car is level and that you get all the old stuff out. Then raise it again, button everything up, and fill with the measured amount. This will avoid any gross overfills, and get all the dirt and grime out of the motor. Hope this helps... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 Last edited by MNBoxster; 05-30-2006 at 06:33 AM.