12-13-2011, 10:52 AM
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Everyone of our customers that have tried anything other than the OEM (a full synthetic) gear oil, and that is just about all of the aftermarket stuff out there, have all ended up draining it out and going back the the OEM product due to poor shifting, noise, etc. after only a short time.
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12-13-2011, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Everyone of our customers that have tried anything other than the OEM (a full synthetic) gear oil, and that is just about all of the aftermarket stuff out there, have all ended up draining it out and going back the the OEM product due to poor shifting, noise, etc. after only a short time.
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Hello JFP,
How often do you recommend to change the gear oil?
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12-13-2011, 12:50 PM
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Once again we meet.
And once again I will take your advice.
Is there an online source I can order it, or just go to the nearest dealership?
By the way, I got the Wix 51042 oil filter as you recommended, looks a little bit small for a 3.2 engine. 
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12-13-2011, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Meir
And once again I will take your advice.
Is there an online source I can order it, or just go to the nearest dealership?
By the way, I got the Wix 51042 oil filter as you recommended, looks a little bit small for a 3.2 engine. |
A couple of decent online sources can be found if you do a search, but they are often no better than your local dealer. You could also give Sunset Porsche in Beaverton, OR a call ((800) 346-0182), they price very aggressively and offer quick service as well.
As for the Wix 51042, this is one example of where size can be deceiving. It is the filter designed for the 6 and 7 liter LS engines series in Corvettes. That unit can flow over 11 gallons of oil a min., well beyond what your engine can pump. If you cut one open and measure the total surface area of the media, you just might be surprised how much is in there. It is a great filter, usually also at a great price......
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Last edited by JFP in PA; 12-13-2011 at 02:21 PM.
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12-13-2011, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Gilles
Hello JFP,
How often do you recommend to change the gear oil?
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Depends upon the car and how it is used (or abused). Usually, changing it between 35 and 45K miles seems a safe bet for a daily driver (yes, I know that is well short of the recommended distance). Like all lubricants, the OEM full synthetic gear oil will break down with both miles and time, so a garage queen that does not see a lot of miles; I would drain it around every 5-6 years, just to be safe.
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12-13-2011, 03:07 PM
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thanks JFP
It is a pleasure reading your posts.
I appreciate your patients and your detailed answers.
That’s what happens when the last time you replaced an oil filter was 15 years ago 
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12-13-2011, 03:45 PM
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