I never get under a car to change the oil without a beer. Got to do something for 20 minutes waiting fo the oil to drain.

hey tool pants... your pic reminded me. I changed my oil, but in doing so, I had a problem that you seemed to have solved. I needed to jack it up on the jack point just in front of the rear tire, but then where do i put the jack stand while the car is in the air -- obviously i didn't think it would be good for the car OR my health to make a mistake here. I wound up jacking up the car somewhere else (which i KNOW i should not have) and using the jack point for the stands.

please let me know what you guys think is the ideal situation to jack AND use the stands. :)

$ 4 got me a "6 Wrenches in 1" Oil Filter Socket (Wal-Mart) that has worked great for several years on the Boxster. A former post detailing the equipment and supplies is at http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/214-oil-change.html#post5144 .

Learned from recent hard experience: make sure your oil drain pan has a screen that will prevent the Box's drain plug from blocking the drain. Mine fell straight on top of the hole and turned out to be the *perfect* size to plug it, causing a mini-superfund site in my garage. I didn't want to dig for it in the hot oil but ended up having to! Secure some "hardware cloth" or similar large screening over the opening to prevent a similar fun time for you...

If you jack it up using the post, where do you put the jack stands?

Back when I used to do a lot of track events and concours, my wife basically made me get a hydraulic hoist as she felt so uncomfortable with me under the car so often with jack stands.

What could a guy do with such a directive? I have had a hoist ever since. She's happy and so am I?

Outstanding pic. thanks toolpants!

hey Tool Pants -- what do you use to block the front wheels. I read your renntech post, but i dont think i completely understood if you actually jack up both sides of the car at the same time, etc. I was concerned about the car possibly falling/rolling off the jack stands -- is there something I should buy that will block the front wheels?

Hi,

Old thread, I was doing some idle catching up and found it. There are actually two reasons why you want to run the Car and warm it up before changing the Oil.

First, warming it up allows it to Flow easier and so you get more of the old Oil out.

Second, and more importantly, quite a bit of the dirt suspended in the Oil will settle out once the Oil is stagnant and cool. Warming up the engine allows the Oil to pick up this dirt once again so it is flushed from the Engine with the Oil. The Primary reason for changing the Oil at the Service Interval is to remove this dirt, not because the Oil's Lubricating Capacity has expired. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

As Jim said, change it when hot.

:cheers:

Changed the oil today. Quite easy, actually. Did it after brought up to normal operating temp.

The hardest part was getting her up on ramps. I made a more gradual incline with pieces of 2x8 with blocks nailed midway along the span, which I also use for my Jag.

Wearing thick rubber gloves from Home Depot, I shielded my face from possible splash when unscrewing the drain plug, but there was none. 7mm allen key (kinda small, IMHO). No prob.

New filter, O-ring, and she took 9qts EXACTLY of Mobil 1 0w40. One bar from the top showing on the dash, triple checked the dipstick, old-school style.

Finshed off by giving her a good cleaning, just in time to put her to sleep for a few long months. *SIGH*