New Member!!! Oil Wrench???

[jmatta]

"Any other tips for my first oil change??"



Yes, ditch the factory paper filter and purchase the LN Engineering adapter and use a real filter.

http://www.lnengineering.com/spinonfilteradapter.html

Also, use something other than 0W40 Mobil1, like a good quality 5W40 or 10W40 synthetic...

The engine you save, may be your own.

[crios]

I changed the oil on my Boxster this past weekend. This was the easiest one I've done so far and what made it easy was that I bought some Rino Ramps from Walmart.

As for tightening the oil filter back on, I do by hand. The torque specs are very low, hand is easier and safer.

This is a pic from the net, but it was as easy as this.

[husker boxster]

Welcome!

Don't know the answer to your wrench question. I use a regular strap wrench but gently use it at the bottom of the filter cover where it won't distort the plastic. (Others may shout loudly against this. )

Tips-
Observe that the o-ring is on the bottom ring of the filter cap.
Oil the new ring so it's not dry when you put it back on.

Be sure you have a BIG drain pan. There will be LOTS of oil coming out.

Have fun.

[70Sixter]

Originally Posted by jmatta

Yes, ditch the factory paper filter and purchase the LN Engineering adapter and use a real filter.

http://www.lnengineering.com/spinonfilteradapter.html

Also, use something other than 0W40 Mobil1, like a good quality 5W40 or 10W40 synthetic...

+1

I did this and it is a really nice mod with the Napa Gold 1042 spin on high flow filter. Mobil 1 and K&N make good filters for the adaptor also, but Napa Gold flows best according to Charles Navarro at LN Engineering.

By the way, I bought the Porsche wrench about 4 years ago. Last month found cheap workable version had been in my toolbox for years!

Also considering Motul 300V in 5W-40 from LNE while you are ordering.