Oil Change

[Maxodus]

I'm sure it's been noted before but just to re-iterate - you may have a special Porsche drain plug that requires the Porsche special socket to unlock it. Some people (including myself) would simply use a screw extractor to remove it and then replace it with a hex head drain plug. Don't let that catch you by surprise~

[eightsandaces]

Wow MP, that's great for you, given the potential insurance risks I'm shocked you could get that place to let you use the lift at any cost.

[rangersplash]

Originally Posted by Maxodus

I'm sure it's been noted before but just to re-iterate - you may have a special Porsche drain plug that requires the Porsche special socket to unlock it. Some people (including myself) would simply use a screw extractor to remove it and then replace it with a hex head drain plug. Don't let that catch you by surprise~

What is this you are speaking about? I was going to go and try to buy stuff tonight for the weekend. Can I get a filter at autozone or whatever or is this a special one I need to order from Porsche?

Thanks for the tips everybody. I appreciate it!

[eightsandaces]

Speaking only about my own experiences, the special tool I bought was for the plastic housing that retains the filter cartridge. The drain plug on mine was just a metric allen, nothing special.

[vath2001]

Originally Posted by rangersplash

What is this you are speaking about? I was going to go and try to buy stuff tonight for the weekend. Can I get a filter at autozone or whatever or is this a special one I need to order from Porsche?

Thanks for the tips everybody. I appreciate it!

Call the Zone first. Mine happened to have one filter when I got there. My drain plug (I think) needed a 8mm allen to remove. And when they say a lot of oil comes out quick... that is a very accurate description. I used two plastic oil pans as I did mine. Have some oil dry handy.

I placed the rear end of the car on jack stands to do my change.

[mptoledo]

Originally Posted by Maxodus

I'm sure it's been noted before but just to re-iterate - you may have a special Porsche drain plug that requires the Porsche special socket to unlock it. Some people (including myself) would simply use a screw extractor to remove it and then replace it with a hex head drain plug. Don't let that catch you by surprise~

Actually the drain plug came off easily with a big allen wrench. I cant remeber which one, but it didn't take much to move it. Just beware that if the oil is hot, which it should be (so the gunk stays in the oil and doesn't settle), it will come out extremely fast!! Use a walmart or autozone $8 / 10 quart drain pan. It will fit under the car when you lower the jack. It takes about 20 minutes for the oil to drain.