Opinion on paying $200+ dollars for oil-change.

[Rail26]

I'm going to take a stab at changing the oil...There isn't a P dealer around for 200 miles.

1. Are you using Porsche oil filters or one available through Autozone like Bosch, STP etc?
2. Any idea what size Allen wrench you need?

I saw the picture down below...could anyone give me a list of EVERYTHING I will need so I only have to make one trip. I think I know what I need, but I just want to bounce my list off someone else. Thanks!!!

[Brucelee]

I buy the filter from the dealer and they supply the crush washer. I buy the oil at Wally World when they have it.

Simple I think although I have a local shop do it while I wait. Takes 10 minutes and costs $15 and they dispose of the waste oil too.

Don't even get dirty.

Not bad for $15.

[Perfectlap]

no Wally world around here, where can I get black cap?
I'm down two ticks since my April 15K oil change.

[deliriousga]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

no Wally world around here, where can I get black cap?
I'm down two ticks since my April 15K oil change.

What's "black cap"? Is that the 0W40? I use the 15W50 extended performance Mobil 1. I think it's gold capped now, used to be red.

[Tool Pants]

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[Brucelee]

I forgot they just changed the cap colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[deliriousga]

Originally Posted by Rail26

I'm going to take a stab at changing the oil...There isn't a P dealer around for 200 miles.

1. Are you using Porsche oil filters or one available through Autozone like Bosch, STP etc?
2. Any idea what size Allen wrench you need?

I saw the picture down below...could anyone give me a list of EVERYTHING I will need so I only have to make one trip. I think I know what I need, but I just want to bounce my list off someone else. Thanks!!!

I use the OEM Mahle filters. Same ones Porsche uses without the "double the price" Porsche printed on the box. I don't think you can get any other brands, but I would not risk that. The OEM and Porsche are made to last 30K miles while the regular paper ones on the shelf are made to last 5K miles. You can get the Mahle filters in 3 or 5 packs from www.pap-parts.com (and don't forget the aluminum crush ring for the drain plug Bruce mentioned).

I believe it's a 10mm Allen wrench for the oil drain. Just get a set of sockets that run up to at least 10mm and you'll be covered. You will use them all later if you do the plugs, etc.

You also need an oil filter wrench. Don't get the $50 one from the P-car parts sellers. All you need is a 74mm filter wrench with 14 flutes. Available at most auto shops for about $7-$10. They all use a 1/2 inch rachet.

If you want to really do it right, you need a torque wrench. If you don't have one, they're about $23 at AutoZone for a good one that had "dial and click". They have Ft. Lbs. and Nm on them so you can torque the oil filter case and drain plug properly.

Shout if you need help with anything.

[Rail26]

Giving my current location...El Paso...what would you suggest.. (4000ft and hot)OW-40 or 15W50. I don't track the car and am rarely high revving or going much over triple digits. I called the service department in New Mexico and they suggested OW-40, but they also told me there is no break in period. Just want to see what y'all say.

[Brucelee]

If it were me, I would use the 15-50, which now has the advantage of being one of M1's "extended mileage oils."

I hear it gets WAY HOT round you way!

[Rail26]

I bought the Gold cap (15-50) for $5.30 a quart with no tax thanks to the PX (By the way, they are selling black cap OW-40 for $4.75). Right now there is OW-40 in the car (factory oil)...I need a little oil...does anyone see a problem with adding the 15-50? I plan on changing the oil in 500 miles anyway. Didn't know if mixing a slight amount of oil would be like crossing the Ectoplasmic rays and ending life as we know it.

[Brucelee]

No problem, go right ahead.

Good choice with the EP Mobil 1.