[jerhofer]

I recently changed the oil on Boxster S and had one problem. I was unable to get the filter off. I used a generic, plastic oil filter tool that fit OK but it broke before the oil filter was loosened. Since I had already drained the oil, I had no choice but to put new oil in and leave the filter on.

I have ordered the Boxster specific metal tool.

My queston is do I have to drain the oil again to replace the filter or is the filter high enough above the sump to remove it without oil pouring out the oil filter orifice?