Do I need to go to local Porsche dealer for Oil change?

[seningen]

Originally Posted by coolmib

I bought this 2004 boxter last year with only 7000 miles on it.
Now the car has 8500 miles and I'm thinking to give it a oil change.
Do I need to go to Porsche dealership to do this or any oil change place is fine?
Thanks for your advises.

If you are unable or unwilling to do it yourself (which is very easy to do),
I would find an independent garage who does P-car work.

Good way to have your car looked over for anything obvious while getting the oil changed.
Some will even let you bring your own oil and filter. You can find the filters for <$15 at
most parts stores and oil should be less than $60-70 assuming something like Mobil 1.
Heck most Walmarts have Mobil 1 at $5/qt. Get 2 large jugs and your set (you car takes 9qts,
and you have 1 qt left over for top offs). Note: Oil is like religion -- everyone will have their opinions,
so the Mobil 1 is just an example.

If you don't know a place. Find your local PCA chapter -- search on google for
their website. Someone there will be more than happy to introduce you to
a good local indy.

BTW, use a good synthetic and change it every 6 months or 6K miles.

Mike

[Joe B]

I agree, change it yourself, or find an independent dealer you trust. It's very easy to do. However, FWIW, mine will only take 8 1/2 qts., including what goes into the filter, and then it's completely full.

[Jinx]

Do a search on YouTube or Google.

Very east to do.
In my opinion all Porsche dealers are overpriced.
Our Porsche dealer hourly rate is more than my
Attorney..


Jinx