Can't find a DIY for oil change anywhere

[S_PILOT]

hi folks,

we have had our car a year and only put about 6k miles on it, so it's time to change the oil. I just called both local dealers.....$180. There is just no way I can pay that for 6(?) quarts of M1 and a filter???? in this case, the Porsche premium is just too much.

I have searched endlessly trying to find a DIY guide for oil and filter change on a 986 S within the forum. I have seen bits and pieces like what allen wrench to use, and the type of filter wrench, etc.

but I have never owned a Porsche before(where's the motor, anyway? )

I assume you roll the back end onto ramps?

surely someon has put this together? since I could not locate one, it got me to thinking that changing your own oil in a boxster is NOT a good idea?

thanks for the help.....

S_Pilot, you will need more like 9-10 quarts of Mobil 1 0W40.

[jihm]

http://www.theschillings.com/

[FrayAdjacent]

You need a DIY?

Back it up on some ramps, unscrew the drain plug, and drain the oil. Once it's done, put the plug back in with a NEW crush washer and torque to spec.

Then remove the filter cannister, drain the oil from it and let the old cartridge drain as much as it can. It's probably a good idea to wipe out the cannister, in case any large particles settled in there. Clean off the threads and remove the old O ring, and put your new one on. Insert your new filter element, and screw it back on.

Put 9 quarts of oil in the engine, and start it, move the car to a level surface and shut off the engine.

Check your oil level using the dipstick (or gauge for 987, for 986, you can use the gauge, but verify with the dipstick), and top it up using your 10th quart. It shouldn't take more than .5 qt.

Also a hint, if you use the dash oil level gauge (986 only) each bar is about one cup of oil (cup as in a cooking measure cup).


Changing the oil is VERY VERY simple in these cars.

[S_PILOT]

hey, thanks for the help. I change the oil on all my other vehicles, but I have never owned a mid-engine car, or a porsche. Those Germans build things that are incredible mechanically, but they do it their own way. i did not want to presume it was simple like any other car I have done.

I figured for $180 at the dealer, there must be some big secret(yea, sure)

last question. I have heard folks say I should use a genuine Porsche filter removal tool as the genaric ones don't seem to seat right. TRUE?

thanks.

[FrayAdjacent]

Originally Posted by S_PILOT

hey, thanks for the help. I change the oil on all my other vehicles, but I have never owned a mid-engine car, or a porsche. Those Germans build things that are incredible mechanically, but they do it their own way. i did not want to presume it was simple like any other car I have done.

I figured for $180 at the dealer, there must be some big secret(yea, sure)

last question. I have heard folks say I should use a genuine Porsche filter removal tool as the generic ones don't seem to seat right. TRUE?

thanks.

You can't go wrong with the genuine Porsche tool, that's for sure, but there are some generic ones that will work. I opted for the Porsche tool.

With all the parts, oil and the filter wrench, your first oil change will cost about $100-110... I'd go ahead and order a few of the drain plug washers, and maybe a couple filters, because they're really not that expensive, then obtain the oil locally.

[S_PILOT]

JIHM,

thanks for the link. exactly what I was looking for as a "first-timer"

[ukchris]

Another good one here http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/box_oil_change/box_oil_change.htm